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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,349.36, 265,516.19 and 172,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,349.36, 265,516.19 and 172,170.64 is: 237,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,349.36 : 265,516.19 = 172,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,349.36/265,516.19 = 172,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,349.36x = 265,516.19 × 172,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,349.36x = 45,714,092,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714,092,362.66/192,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,661.79

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