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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,352.67, 265,520.76 and 172,173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,352.67, 265,520.76 and 172,173.95 is: 237,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,352.67 : 265,520.76 = 172,173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,352.67/265,520.76 = 172,173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,352.67x = 265,520.76 × 172,173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,352.67x = 45,715,756,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,715,756,728.60/192,352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,666.35

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