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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.70, 255,928.35 and 171,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.70, 255,928.35 and 171,007.70 is: 255,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.70 : 255,928.35 = 171,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.70/255,928.35 = 171,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.70x = 255,928.35 × 171,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.70x = 43,765,718,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,765,718,498.30/171,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,928.35

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