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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,383.42, 265,563.15 and 172,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,383.42, 265,563.15 and 172,204.70 is: 237,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,383.42 : 265,563.15 = 172,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,383.42/265,563.15 = 172,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,383.42x = 265,563.15 × 172,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,383.42x = 45,731,222,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,222,576.81/192,383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,708.75

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