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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,396, 239,286.48 and 93,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,396, 239,286.48 and 93,908 is: 129,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,396 : 239,286.48 = 93,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,396/239,286.48 = 93,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,396x = 239,286.48 × 93,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,396x = 22,470,914,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,914,763.84/173,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,593.04

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