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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,924.50, 238,635.82 and 93,436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,924.50, 238,635.82 and 93,436.50 is: 128,942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,924.50 : 238,635.82 = 93,436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,924.50/238,635.82 = 93,436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,924.50x = 238,635.82 × 93,436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,924.50x = 22,297,295,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297,295,795.43/172,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,942.38

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