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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,947, 238,666.86 and 93,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,947, 238,666.86 and 93,459 is: 128,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,947 : 238,666.86 = 93,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,947/238,666.86 = 93,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,947x = 238,666.86 × 93,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,947x = 22,305,566,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,566,068.74/172,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,973.42

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