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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,819.50, 238,490.94 and 93,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,819.50, 238,490.94 and 93,331.50 is: 128,797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,819.50 : 238,490.94 = 93,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,819.50/238,490.94 = 93,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,819.50x = 238,490.94 × 93,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,819.50x = 22,258,717,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,717,166.61/172,819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,797.49

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