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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,739.80, 254,609.70 and 169,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,739.80, 254,609.70 and 169,739.80 is: 254,609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,739.80 : 254,609.70 = 169,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,739.80/254,609.70 = 169,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,739.80x = 254,609.70 × 169,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,739.80x = 43,217,399,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217,399,556.06/169,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,609.70

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