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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,986.24, 238,720.32 and 93,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,986.24, 238,720.32 and 93,498.24 is: 129,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,986.24 : 238,720.32 = 93,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,986.24/238,720.32 = 93,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,986.24x = 238,720.32 × 93,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,986.24x = 22,319,929,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,319,929,772.24/172,986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,027.20

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