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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,029, 238,780.02 and 93,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,029, 238,780.02 and 93,541 is: 129,086.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,029 : 238,780.02 = 93,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,029/238,780.02 = 93,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,029x = 238,780.02 × 93,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,029x = 22,335,721,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335,721,850.82/173,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,086.58

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