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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,223.52, 239,049.26 and 93,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,223.52, 239,049.26 and 93,735.52 is: 129,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,223.52 : 239,049.26 = 93,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,223.52/239,049.26 = 93,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,223.52x = 239,049.26 × 93,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,223.52x = 22,407,406,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407,406,691.72/173,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,355.45

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