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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,362, 239,239.56 and 93,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,362, 239,239.56 and 93,874 is: 129,546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,362 : 239,239.56 = 93,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,362/239,239.56 = 93,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,362x = 239,239.56 × 93,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,362x = 22,458,374,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458,374,455.44/173,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,546.12

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