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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,827.52, 238,501.96 and 93,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,827.52, 238,501.96 and 93,339.52 is: 128,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,827.52 : 238,501.96 = 93,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,827.52/238,501.96 = 93,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,827.52x = 238,501.96 × 93,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,827.52x = 22,261,658,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,658,465.46/172,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,808.53

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