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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,862.25, 238,549.91 and 93,374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,862.25, 238,549.91 and 93,374.25 is: 128,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,862.25 : 238,549.91 = 93,374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,862.25/238,549.91 = 93,374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,862.25x = 238,549.91 × 93,374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,862.25x = 22,274,418,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,418,466.95/172,862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,856.47

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