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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,380.92, 265,559.70 and 172,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,380.92, 265,559.70 and 172,202.20 is: 237,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,380.92 : 265,559.70 = 172,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,380.92/265,559.70 = 172,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,380.92x = 265,559.70 × 172,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,380.92x = 45,729,964,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729,964,571.34/192,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,705.30

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