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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,861.25, 238,548.53 and 93,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,861.25, 238,548.53 and 93,373.25 is: 128,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,861.25 : 238,548.53 = 93,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,861.25/238,548.53 = 93,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,861.25x = 238,548.53 × 93,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,861.25x = 22,274,051,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,051,061.96/172,861.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,855.09

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