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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,914, 238,621.32 and 93,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,914, 238,621.32 and 93,426 is: 128,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,914 : 238,621.32 = 93,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,914/238,621.32 = 93,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,914x = 238,621.32 × 93,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,914x = 22,293,435,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293,435,442.32/172,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,927.88

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