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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,950.08, 238,671.04 and 93,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,950.08, 238,671.04 and 93,462.08 is: 128,977.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,950.08 : 238,671.04 = 93,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,950.08/238,671.04 = 93,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,950.08x = 238,671.04 × 93,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,950.08x = 22,306,691,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,306,691,834.16/172,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,977.63

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