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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,041.29, 265,141.83 and 171,863.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,041.29, 265,141.83 and 171,863.50 is: 237,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,041.29 : 265,141.83 = 171,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,041.29/265,141.83 = 171,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,041.29x = 265,141.83 × 171,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,041.29x = 45,568,202,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,202,900.21/192,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,283.36

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