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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,223.75, 239,049.50 and 93,735.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,223.75, 239,049.50 and 93,735.75 is: 129,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,223.75 : 239,049.50 = 93,735.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,223.75/239,049.50 = 93,735.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,223.75x = 239,049.50 × 93,735.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,223.75x = 22,407,483,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407,483,700.95/173,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,355.72

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