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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,353.36, 265,521.70 and 172,174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,353.36, 265,521.70 and 172,174.64 is: 237,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,353.36 : 265,521.70 = 172,174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,353.36/265,521.70 = 172,174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,353.36x = 265,521.70 × 172,174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,353.36x = 45,716,103,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,716,103,109.69/192,353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,667.30

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