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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,732.40, 238,558.80 and 170,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,732.40, 238,558.80 and 170,732.40 is: 238,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,732.40 : 238,558.80 = 170,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,732.40/238,558.80 = 170,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,732.40x = 238,558.80 × 170,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,732.40x = 40,729,716,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,729,716,465.12/170,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,558.80

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