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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,216.17, 265,383.13 and 172,038.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,216.17, 265,383.13 and 172,038.06 is: 237,524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,216.17 : 265,383.13 = 172,038.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,216.17/265,383.13 = 172,038.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,216.17x = 265,383.13 × 172,038.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,216.17x = 45,655,997,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,655,997,981.74/192,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,524.23

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