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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,294.80, 256,942.20 and 171,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,294.80, 256,942.20 and 171,294.80 is: 256,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,294.80 : 256,942.20 = 171,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,294.80/256,942.20 = 171,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,294.80x = 256,942.20 × 171,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,294.80x = 44,012,862,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012,862,760.56/171,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,942.20

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