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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,239.80, 255,359.70 and 170,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,239.80, 255,359.70 and 170,239.80 is: 255,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,239.80 : 255,359.70 = 170,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,239.80/255,359.70 = 170,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,239.80x = 255,359.70 × 170,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,239.80x = 43,472,384,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,472,384,256.06/170,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,359.70

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