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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,599.60, 173,399.40 and 115,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,599.60, 173,399.40 and 115,599.60 is: 173,399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,599.60 : 173,399.40 = 115,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,599.60/173,399.40 = 115,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,599.60x = 173,399.40 × 115,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,599.60x = 20,044,901,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044,901,280.24/115,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,399.40

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