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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,397.12, 264,589.92 and 175,456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,397.12, 264,589.92 and 175,456.32 is: 242,553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,397.12 : 264,589.92 = 175,456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,397.12/264,589.92 = 175,456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,397.12x = 264,589.92 × 175,456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,397.12x = 46,423,973,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,423,973,672.29/191,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,553.15

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