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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,175.20, 256,179.60 and 171,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,175.20, 256,179.60 and 171,175.20 is: 256,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,175.20 : 256,179.60 = 171,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,175.20/256,179.60 = 171,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,175.20x = 256,179.60 × 171,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,175.20x = 43,851,594,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851,594,265.92/171,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,179.60

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