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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,813, 238,481.94 and 93,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,813, 238,481.94 and 93,325 is: 128,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,813 : 238,481.94 = 93,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,813/238,481.94 = 93,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,813x = 238,481.94 × 93,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,813x = 22,256,327,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,327,050.50/172,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,788.50

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