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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,741.60, 237,327.20 and 169,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,741.60, 237,327.20 and 169,741.60 is: 237,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,741.60 : 237,327.20 = 169,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,741.60/237,327.20 = 169,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,741.60x = 237,327.20 × 169,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,741.60x = 40,284,298,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,284,298,651.52/169,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,327.20

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