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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,032.20, 255,965.10 and 171,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,032.20, 255,965.10 and 171,032.20 is: 255,965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,032.20 : 255,965.10 = 171,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,032.20/255,965.10 = 171,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,032.20x = 255,965.10 × 171,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,032.20x = 43,778,274,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778,274,176.22/171,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,965.10

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