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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,856.52, 238,542.10 and 93,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,856.52, 238,542.10 and 93,368.52 is: 128,848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,856.52 : 238,542.10 = 93,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,856.52/238,542.10 = 93,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,856.52x = 238,542.10 × 93,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,856.52x = 22,272,322,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272,322,834.69/172,856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,848.61

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