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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,918, 238,626.84 and 93,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,918, 238,626.84 and 93,430 is: 128,933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,918 : 238,626.84 = 93,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,918/238,626.84 = 93,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,918x = 238,626.84 × 93,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,918x = 22,294,905,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294,905,661.20/172,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,933.40

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