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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,142.59, 264,569.79 and 174,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,142.59, 264,569.79 and 174,120.36 is: 239,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,142.59 : 264,569.79 = 174,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,142.59/264,569.79 = 174,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,142.59x = 264,569.79 × 174,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,142.59x = 46,066,987,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066,987,079.92/192,142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,754.17

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