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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,052, 238,811.76 and 93,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,052, 238,811.76 and 93,564 is: 129,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,052 : 238,811.76 = 93,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,052/238,811.76 = 93,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,052x = 238,811.76 × 93,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,052x = 22,344,183,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344,183,512.64/173,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,118.32

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