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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,348.13, 265,514.50 and 172,169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,348.13, 265,514.50 and 172,169.41 is: 237,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,348.13 : 265,514.50 = 172,169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,348.13/265,514.50 = 172,169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,348.13x = 265,514.50 × 172,169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,348.13x = 45,713,474,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713,474,811.45/192,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,660.09

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