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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,973.16, 238,702.82 and 93,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,973.16, 238,702.82 and 93,485.16 is: 129,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,973.16 : 238,702.82 = 93,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,973.16/238,702.82 = 93,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,973.16x = 238,702.82 × 93,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,973.16x = 22,315,171,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315,171,320.15/172,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,009.44

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