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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,831.50, 238,507.56 and 93,343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,831.50, 238,507.56 and 93,343.50 is: 128,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,831.50 : 238,507.56 = 93,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,831.50/238,507.56 = 93,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,831.50x = 238,507.56 × 93,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,831.50x = 22,263,130,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,263,130,426.86/172,831.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,814.08

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