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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,275.50, 239,120.91 and 93,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,275.50, 239,120.91 and 93,787.50 is: 129,427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,275.50 : 239,120.91 = 93,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,275.50/239,120.91 = 93,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,275.50x = 239,120.91 × 93,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,275.50x = 22,426,552,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,552,346.63/173,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,427.14

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