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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,834.75, 238,511.96 and 93,346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,834.75, 238,511.96 and 93,346.75 is: 128,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,834.75 : 238,511.96 = 93,346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,834.75/238,511.96 = 93,346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,834.75x = 238,511.96 × 93,346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,834.75x = 22,264,316,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,316,302.13/172,834.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,818.52

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