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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,161.70, 256,742.55 and 171,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,161.70, 256,742.55 and 171,161.70 is: 256,742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,161.70 : 256,742.55 = 171,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,161.70/256,742.55 = 171,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,161.70x = 256,742.55 × 171,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,161.70x = 43,944,491,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,944,491,320.34/171,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,742.55

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