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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,271.38, 239,115.22 and 93,783.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,271.38, 239,115.22 and 93,783.38 is: 129,421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,271.38 : 239,115.22 = 93,783.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,271.38/239,115.22 = 93,783.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,271.38x = 239,115.22 × 93,783.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,271.38x = 22,425,032,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,032,111.01/173,271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,421.45

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