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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,261.78, 239,101.23 and 93,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,261.78, 239,101.23 and 93,773.78 is: 129,407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,261.78 : 239,101.23 = 93,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,261.78/239,101.23 = 93,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,261.78x = 239,101.23 × 93,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,261.78x = 22,421,426,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421,426,139.75/173,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,407.80

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