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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,432.10, 239,414.45 and 171,432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,432.10, 239,414.45 and 171,432.10 is: 239,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,432.10 : 239,414.45 = 171,432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,432.10/239,414.45 = 171,432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,432.10x = 239,414.45 × 171,432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,432.10x = 41,043,321,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043,321,933.85/171,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,414.45

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