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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,076, 238,844.88 and 93,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,076, 238,844.88 and 93,588 is: 129,151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,076 : 238,844.88 = 93,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,076/238,844.88 = 93,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,076x = 238,844.88 × 93,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,076x = 22,353,014,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,353,014,629.44/173,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,151.44

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