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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,082, 238,853.19 and 93,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,082, 238,853.19 and 93,594 is: 129,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,082 : 238,853.19 = 93,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,082/238,853.19 = 93,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,082x = 238,853.19 × 93,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,082x = 22,355,225,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,225,464.86/173,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,159.74

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