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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,821.50, 238,493.70 and 93,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,821.50, 238,493.70 and 93,333.50 is: 128,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,821.50 : 238,493.70 = 93,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,821.50/238,493.70 = 93,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,821.50x = 238,493.70 × 93,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,821.50x = 22,259,451,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259,451,748.95/172,821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,800.25

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