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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,543.18, 238,114.85 and 93,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,543.18, 238,114.85 and 93,966.32 is: 129,676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,543.18 : 238,114.85 = 93,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,543.18/238,114.85 = 93,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,543.18x = 238,114.85 × 93,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,543.18x = 22,374,776,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,776,191.85/172,543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,676.39

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