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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,869, 238,559.22 and 93,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,869, 238,559.22 and 93,381 is: 128,865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,869 : 238,559.22 = 93,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,869/238,559.22 = 93,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,869x = 238,559.22 × 93,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,869x = 22,276,898,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276,898,522.82/172,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,865.78

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