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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,812, 239,860.56 and 94,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,812, 239,860.56 and 94,324 is: 130,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,812 : 239,860.56 = 94,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,812/239,860.56 = 94,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,812x = 239,860.56 × 94,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,812x = 22,624,607,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,607,461.44/173,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,167.12

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