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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,094, 238,869.96 and 93,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,094, 238,869.96 and 93,606 is: 129,176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,094 : 238,869.96 = 93,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,094/238,869.96 = 93,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,094x = 238,869.96 × 93,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,094x = 22,359,661,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,661,475.76/173,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,176.41

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