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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,978.12, 238,709.70 and 93,490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,978.12, 238,709.70 and 93,490.12 is: 129,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,978.12 : 238,709.70 = 93,490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,978.12/238,709.70 = 93,490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,978.12x = 238,709.70 × 93,490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,978.12x = 22,316,998,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,998,498.16/172,978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,016.31

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