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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,079, 238,849.04 and 93,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,079, 238,849.04 and 93,591 is: 129,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,079 : 238,849.04 = 93,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,079/238,849.04 = 93,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,079x = 238,849.04 × 93,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,079x = 22,354,120,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,354,120,502.64/173,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,155.59

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