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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,027, 238,777.58 and 93,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,027, 238,777.58 and 93,539 is: 129,083.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,027 : 238,777.58 = 93,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,027/238,777.58 = 93,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,027x = 238,777.58 × 93,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,027x = 22,335,016,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335,016,055.62/173,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,083.99

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