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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,969.70, 172,507.50 and 122,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,969.70, 172,507.50 and 122,969.70 is: 172,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,969.70 : 172,507.50 = 122,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,969.70/172,507.50 = 122,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,969.70x = 172,507.50 × 122,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,969.70x = 21,213,195,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213,195,522.75/122,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,507.50

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