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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,233.56, 239,063.10 and 93,745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,233.56, 239,063.10 and 93,745.56 is: 129,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,233.56 : 239,063.10 = 93,745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,233.56/239,063.10 = 93,745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,233.56x = 239,063.10 × 93,745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,233.56x = 22,411,104,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,104,184.84/173,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,369.30

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