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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,285, 239,134.02 and 93,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,285, 239,134.02 and 93,797 is: 129,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,285 : 239,134.02 = 93,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,285/239,134.02 = 93,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,285x = 239,134.02 × 93,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,285x = 22,430,053,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,430,053,673.94/173,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,440.25

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