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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,036.83, 256,555.24 and 171,036.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,036.83, 256,555.24 and 171,036.83 is: 256,555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,036.83 : 256,555.24 = 171,036.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,036.83/256,555.24 = 171,036.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,036.83x = 256,555.24 × 171,036.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,036.83x = 43,880,393,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,880,393,259.12/171,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,555.24

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