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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,823.52, 238,496.44 and 93,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,823.52, 238,496.44 and 93,335.52 is: 128,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,823.52 : 238,496.44 = 93,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,823.52/238,496.44 = 93,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,823.52x = 238,496.44 × 93,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,823.52x = 22,260,189,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,189,245.55/172,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,803.01

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