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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,024, 238,773.44 and 93,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,024, 238,773.44 and 93,536 is: 129,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,024 : 238,773.44 = 93,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,024/238,773.44 = 93,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,024x = 238,773.44 × 93,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,024x = 22,333,912,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,912,483.84/173,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,079.85

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