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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,754.71, 267,511.89 and 173,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,754.71, 267,511.89 and 173,273.23 is: 239,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,754.71 : 267,511.89 = 173,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,754.71/267,511.89 = 173,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,754.71x = 267,511.89 × 173,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,754.71x = 46,352,649,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352,649,243.70/193,754.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,233.66

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