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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,812.75, 238,481.60 and 93,324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,812.75, 238,481.60 and 93,324.75 is: 128,788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,812.75 : 238,481.60 = 93,324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,812.75/238,481.60 = 93,324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,812.75x = 238,481.60 × 93,324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,812.75x = 22,256,235,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,235,232.98/172,812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,788.16

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