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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,008, 238,751.36 and 93,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,008, 238,751.36 and 93,520 is: 129,057.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,008 : 238,751.36 = 93,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,008/238,751.36 = 93,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,008x = 238,751.36 × 93,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,008x = 22,328,027,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,027,187.20/173,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,057.77

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