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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,855.52, 238,540.72 and 93,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,855.52, 238,540.72 and 93,367.52 is: 128,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,855.52 : 238,540.72 = 93,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,855.52/238,540.72 = 93,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,855.52x = 238,540.72 × 93,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,855.52x = 22,271,955,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271,955,445.41/172,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,847.23

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