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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,815, 239,864.70 and 94,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,815, 239,864.70 and 94,327 is: 130,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,815 : 239,864.70 = 94,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,815/239,864.70 = 94,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,815x = 239,864.70 × 94,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,815x = 22,625,717,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,717,556.90/173,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,171.26

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