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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,284, 239,132.64 and 93,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,284, 239,132.64 and 93,796 is: 129,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,284 : 239,132.64 = 93,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,284/239,132.64 = 93,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,284x = 239,132.64 × 93,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,284x = 22,429,685,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,685,101.44/173,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,438.87

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