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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,100, 238,878.72 and 93,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,100, 238,878.72 and 93,612 is: 129,184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,100 : 238,878.72 = 93,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,100/238,878.72 = 93,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,100x = 238,878.72 × 93,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,100x = 22,361,914,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361,914,736.64/173,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,184.95

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