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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,731.20, 239,373.60 and 170,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,731.20, 239,373.60 and 170,731.20 is: 239,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,731.20 : 239,373.60 = 170,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,731.20/239,373.60 = 170,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,731.20x = 239,373.60 × 170,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,731.20x = 40,868,541,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,868,541,976.32/170,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,373.60

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