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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,870.50, 238,561.29 and 93,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,870.50, 238,561.29 and 93,382.50 is: 128,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,870.50 : 238,561.29 = 93,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,870.50/238,561.29 = 93,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,870.50x = 238,561.29 × 93,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,870.50x = 22,277,449,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,449,663.43/172,870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,867.85

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