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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,816.63, 238,486.95 and 93,328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,816.63, 238,486.95 and 93,328.63 is: 128,793.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,816.63 : 238,486.95 = 93,328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,816.63/238,486.95 = 93,328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,816.63x = 238,486.95 × 93,328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,816.63x = 22,257,660,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,660,316.38/172,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,793.51

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