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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,829.73, 239,885.13 and 94,341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,829.73, 239,885.13 and 94,341.73 is: 130,191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,829.73 : 239,885.13 = 94,341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,829.73/239,885.13 = 94,341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,829.73x = 239,885.13 × 94,341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,829.73x = 22,631,178,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,178,165.47/173,829.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,191.64

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