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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,226, 239,052 and 93,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,226, 239,052 and 93,738 is: 129,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,226 : 239,052 = 93,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,226/239,052 = 93,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,226x = 239,052 × 93,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,226x = 22,408,256,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,408,256,376/173,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,358.50

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