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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,032, 238,784.48 and 93,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,032, 238,784.48 and 93,544 is: 129,090.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,032 : 238,784.48 = 93,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,032/238,784.48 = 93,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,032x = 238,784.48 × 93,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,032x = 22,336,855,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,855,397.12/173,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,090.89

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