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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,350.86, 265,518.26 and 172,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,350.86, 265,518.26 and 172,172.14 is: 237,663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,350.86 : 265,518.26 = 172,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,350.86/265,518.26 = 172,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,350.86x = 265,518.26 × 172,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,350.86x = 45,714,847,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714,847,033.28/192,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,663.86

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