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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,692.60, 257,538.90 and 171,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,692.60, 257,538.90 and 171,692.60 is: 257,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,692.60 : 257,538.90 = 171,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,692.60/257,538.90 = 171,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,692.60x = 257,538.90 × 171,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,692.60x = 44,217,523,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217,523,342.14/171,692.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,538.90

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