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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,047, 238,804.86 and 93,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,047, 238,804.86 and 93,559 is: 129,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,047 : 238,804.86 = 93,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,047/238,804.86 = 93,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,047x = 238,804.86 × 93,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,047x = 22,342,343,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,343,896.74/173,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,111.42

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