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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,282, 239,129.88 and 93,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,282, 239,129.88 and 93,794 is: 129,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,282 : 239,129.88 = 93,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,282/239,129.88 = 93,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,282x = 239,129.88 × 93,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,282x = 22,428,947,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,428,947,964.72/173,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,436.11

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