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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,697.60, 257,546.40 and 171,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,697.60, 257,546.40 and 171,697.60 is: 257,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,697.60 : 257,546.40 = 171,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,697.60/257,546.40 = 171,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,697.60x = 257,546.40 × 171,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,697.60x = 44,220,098,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220,098,768.64/171,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,546.40

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