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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,636.10, 237,179.50 and 169,636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,636.10, 237,179.50 and 169,636.10 is: 237,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,636.10 : 237,179.50 = 169,636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,636.10/237,179.50 = 169,636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,636.10x = 237,179.50 × 169,636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,636.10x = 40,234,205,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,205,379.95/169,636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,179.50

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