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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,346, 239,217.48 and 93,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,346, 239,217.48 and 93,858 is: 129,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,346 : 239,217.48 = 93,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,346/239,217.48 = 93,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,346x = 239,217.48 × 93,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,346x = 22,452,474,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452,474,237.84/173,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,524.04

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