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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,041.25, 265,141.74 and 171,863.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,041.25, 265,141.74 and 171,863.43 is: 237,283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,041.25 : 265,141.74 = 171,863.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,041.25/265,141.74 = 171,863.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,041.25x = 265,141.74 × 171,863.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,041.25x = 45,568,168,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,168,872.57/192,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,283.23

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