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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,826, 238,499.88 and 93,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,826, 238,499.88 and 93,338 is: 128,806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,826 : 238,499.88 = 93,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,826/238,499.88 = 93,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,826x = 238,499.88 × 93,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,826x = 22,261,101,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,101,799.44/172,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,806.44

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