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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,925.88, 238,637.71 and 93,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,925.88, 238,637.71 and 93,437.88 is: 128,944.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,925.88 : 238,637.71 = 93,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,925.88/238,637.71 = 93,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,925.88x = 238,637.71 × 93,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,925.88x = 22,297,801,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297,801,710.45/172,925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,944.27

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