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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,289, 239,138.82 and 93,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,289, 239,138.82 and 93,801 is: 129,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,289 : 239,138.82 = 93,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,289/239,138.82 = 93,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,289x = 239,138.82 × 93,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,289x = 22,431,460,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,460,454.82/173,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,445.38

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