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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,828, 238,502.64 and 93,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,828, 238,502.64 and 93,340 is: 128,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,828 : 238,502.64 = 93,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,828/238,502.64 = 93,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,828x = 238,502.64 × 93,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,828x = 22,261,836,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,836,417.60/172,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,809.20

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