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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,919, 238,628.22 and 93,431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,919, 238,628.22 and 93,431 is: 128,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,919 : 238,628.22 = 93,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,919/238,628.22 = 93,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,919x = 238,628.22 × 93,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,919x = 22,295,273,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,295,273,222.82/172,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,934.78

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