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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,234, 239,062.92 and 93,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,234, 239,062.92 and 93,746 is: 129,369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,234 : 239,062.92 = 93,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,234/239,062.92 = 93,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,234x = 239,062.92 × 93,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,234x = 22,411,192,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,192,498.32/173,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,369.48

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