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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,252, 239,087.78 and 93,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,252, 239,087.78 and 93,764 is: 129,394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,252 : 239,087.78 = 93,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,252/239,087.78 = 93,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,252x = 239,087.78 × 93,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,252x = 22,417,826,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,417,826,603.92/173,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,394.33

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