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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,046, 238,803.48 and 93,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,046, 238,803.48 and 93,558 is: 129,110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,046 : 238,803.48 = 93,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,046/238,803.48 = 93,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,046x = 238,803.48 × 93,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,046x = 22,341,975,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,975,981.84/173,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,110.04

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