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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,372, 239,253.36 and 93,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,372, 239,253.36 and 93,884 is: 129,559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,372 : 239,253.36 = 93,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,372/239,253.36 = 93,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,372x = 239,253.36 × 93,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,372x = 22,462,062,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,062,450.24/173,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,559.92

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