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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,424.17, 265,619.34 and 172,245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,424.17, 265,619.34 and 172,245.45 is: 237,764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,424.17 : 265,619.34 = 172,245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,424.17/265,619.34 = 172,245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,424.17x = 265,619.34 × 172,245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,424.17x = 45,751,722,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751,722,747.00/192,424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,764.95

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