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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,858.68, 238,544.64 and 93,370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,858.68, 238,544.64 and 93,370.68 is: 128,851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,858.68 : 238,544.64 = 93,370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,858.68/238,544.64 = 93,370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,858.68x = 238,544.64 × 93,370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,858.68x = 22,273,075,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273,075,247.16/172,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,851.36

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