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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,202.11, 265,363.71 and 172,023.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,202.11, 265,363.71 and 172,023.93 is: 237,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,202.11 : 265,363.71 = 172,023.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,202.11/265,363.71 = 172,023.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,202.11x = 265,363.71 × 172,023.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,202.11x = 45,648,908,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,648,908,273.58/192,202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,504.72

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