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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,151.80, 258,227.70 and 93,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,151.80, 258,227.70 and 93,419.80 is: 140,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,151.80 : 258,227.70 = 93,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,151.80/258,227.70 = 93,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,151.80x = 258,227.70 × 93,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,151.80x = 24,123,580,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,123,580,088.46/172,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,129.70

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