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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,219.42, 265,387.50 and 172,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,219.42, 265,387.50 and 172,041.32 is: 237,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,219.42 : 265,387.50 = 172,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,219.42/265,387.50 = 172,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,219.42x = 265,387.50 × 172,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,219.42x = 45,657,615,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,615,811.50/192,219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,528.63

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