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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,601,272.90, 257,401,909.35 and 171,601,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,601,272.90, 257,401,909.35 and 171,601,272.90 is: 257,401,909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,601,272.90 : 257,401,909.35 = 171,601,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,601,272.90/257,401,909.35 = 171,601,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,601,272.90x = 257,401,909.35 × 171,601,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,601,272.90x = 44,170,495,291,350,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,170,495,291,350,416/171,601,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,401,909.35

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