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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,608.46, 265,872.78 and 172,427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,608.46, 265,872.78 and 172,427.94 is: 238,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,608.46 : 265,872.78 = 172,427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,608.46/265,872.78 = 172,427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,608.46x = 265,872.78 × 172,427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,608.46x = 45,843,895,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,843,895,757.47/192,608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,016.00

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