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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,365.98, 265,539.13 and 172,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,365.98, 265,539.13 and 172,187.26 is: 237,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,365.98 : 265,539.13 = 172,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,365.98/265,539.13 = 172,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,365.98x = 265,539.13 × 172,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,365.98x = 45,722,454,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722,454,123.17/192,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,684.72

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