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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,484, 239,407.92 and 93,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,484, 239,407.92 and 93,996 is: 129,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,484 : 239,407.92 = 93,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,484/239,407.92 = 93,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,484x = 239,407.92 × 93,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,484x = 22,503,386,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,503,386,848.32/173,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,714.48

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