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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,265.96, 265,451.82 and 172,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,265.96, 265,451.82 and 172,087.80 is: 237,592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,265.96 : 265,451.82 = 172,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,265.96/265,451.82 = 172,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,265.96x = 265,451.82 × 172,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,265.96x = 45,681,019,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,681,019,709.80/192,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,592.86

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