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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,645.60, 257,468.40 and 171,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,645.60, 257,468.40 and 171,645.60 is: 257,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,645.60 : 257,468.40 = 171,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,645.60/257,468.40 = 171,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,645.60x = 257,468.40 × 171,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,645.60x = 44,193,317,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193,317,999.04/171,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,468.40

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