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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,215.50, 239,038.14 and 93,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,215.50, 239,038.14 and 93,727.50 is: 129,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,215.50 : 239,038.14 = 93,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,215.50/239,038.14 = 93,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,215.50x = 239,038.14 × 93,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,215.50x = 22,404,447,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,447,266.85/173,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,344.36

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