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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,741.80, 254,612.70 and 169,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,741.80, 254,612.70 and 169,741.80 is: 254,612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,741.80 : 254,612.70 = 169,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,741.80/254,612.70 = 169,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,741.80x = 254,612.70 × 169,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,741.80x = 43,218,418,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218,418,000.86/169,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,612.70

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