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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,306.78, 263,970.86 and 170,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,306.78, 263,970.86 and 170,611.74 is: 234,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,306.78 : 263,970.86 = 170,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,306.78/263,970.86 = 170,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,306.78x = 263,970.86 × 170,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,306.78x = 45,036,526,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,036,526,880.84/192,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,191.05

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