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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,942.56, 325,317.74 and 192,762.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,942.56, 325,317.74 and 192,762.07 is: 265,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,942.56 : 325,317.74 = 192,762.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,942.56/325,317.74 = 192,762.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,942.56x = 325,317.74 × 192,762.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,942.56x = 62,708,919,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,708,919,193.02/235,942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,780.45

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