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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,283, 239,131.26 and 93,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,283, 239,131.26 and 93,795 is: 129,437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,283 : 239,131.26 = 93,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,283/239,131.26 = 93,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,283x = 239,131.26 × 93,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,283x = 22,429,316,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,316,531.70/173,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,437.49

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