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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,836.50, 238,514.51 and 93,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,836.50, 238,514.51 and 93,348.50 is: 128,821.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,836.50 : 238,514.51 = 93,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,836.50/238,514.51 = 93,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,836.50x = 238,514.51 × 93,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,836.50x = 22,264,971,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,971,269.99/172,836.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,821.00

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