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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,101, 238,879.38 and 93,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,101, 238,879.38 and 93,613 is: 129,185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,101 : 238,879.38 = 93,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,101/238,879.38 = 93,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,101x = 238,879.38 × 93,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,101x = 22,362,215,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,215,399.94/173,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,185.94

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