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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,212.40, 239,230.80 and 171,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,212.40, 239,230.80 and 171,212.40 is: 239,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,212.40 : 239,230.80 = 171,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,212.40/239,230.80 = 171,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,212.40x = 239,230.80 × 171,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,212.40x = 40,959,279,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,959,279,421.92/171,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,230.80

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