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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,853, 239,917.14 and 94,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,853, 239,917.14 and 94,365 is: 130,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,853 : 239,917.14 = 94,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,853/239,917.14 = 94,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,853x = 239,917.14 × 94,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,853x = 22,639,780,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,780,916.10/173,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,223.70

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