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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,246.30, 240,269.70 and 171,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,246.30, 240,269.70 and 171,246.30 is: 240,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,246.30 : 240,269.70 = 171,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,246.30/240,269.70 = 171,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,246.30x = 240,269.70 × 171,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,246.30x = 41,145,297,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,145,297,127.11/171,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,269.70

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