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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,897,511.20, 257,846,266.80 and 171,897,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,897,511.20, 257,846,266.80 and 171,897,511.20 is: 257,846,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,897,511.20 : 257,846,266.80 = 171,897,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,897,511.20/257,846,266.80 = 171,897,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,897,511.20x = 257,846,266.80 × 171,897,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,897,511.20x = 44,323,131,535,131,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,323,131,535,131,184/171,897,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,846,266.80

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