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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,416.16, 265,608.54 and 172,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,416.16, 265,608.54 and 172,237.44 is: 237,754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,416.16 : 265,608.54 = 172,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,416.16/265,608.54 = 172,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,416.16x = 265,608.54 × 172,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,416.16x = 45,747,734,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,747,734,971.74/192,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,754.12

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