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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,072,155.10, 256,608,232.65 and 171,072,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,072,155.10, 256,608,232.65 and 171,072,155.10 is: 256,608,232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,072,155.10 : 256,608,232.65 = 171,072,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,072,155.10/256,608,232.65 = 171,072,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,072,155.10x = 256,608,232.65 × 171,072,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,072,155.10x = 43,898,523,375,837,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,898,523,375,837,680/171,072,155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,608,232.65

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