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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,639.10, 257,458.65 and 171,639.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,639.10, 257,458.65 and 171,639.10 is: 257,458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,639.10 : 257,458.65 = 171,639.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,639.10/257,458.65 = 171,639.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,639.10x = 257,458.65 × 171,639.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,639.10x = 44,189,970,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,189,970,973.22/171,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,458.65

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