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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,543.82, 238,115.76 and 93,967.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,543.82, 238,115.76 and 93,967.06 is: 129,677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,543.82 : 238,115.76 = 93,967.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,543.82/238,115.76 = 93,967.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,543.82x = 238,115.76 × 93,967.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,543.82x = 22,375,037,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,037,906.87/172,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,677.42

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