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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,040.70, 256,561.05 and 171,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,040.70, 256,561.05 and 171,040.70 is: 256,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,040.70 : 256,561.05 = 171,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,040.70/256,561.05 = 171,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,040.70x = 256,561.05 × 171,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,040.70x = 43,882,381,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882,381,584.74/171,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,561.05

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