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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,035.24, 265,133.45 and 171,857.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,035.24, 265,133.45 and 171,857.43 is: 237,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,035.24 : 265,133.45 = 171,857.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,035.24/265,133.45 = 171,857.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,035.24x = 265,133.45 × 171,857.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,035.24x = 45,565,152,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565,152,464.75/192,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,274.96

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