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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,930.70, 257,896.05 and 171,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,930.70, 257,896.05 and 171,930.70 is: 257,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,930.70 : 257,896.05 = 171,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,930.70/257,896.05 = 171,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,930.70x = 257,896.05 × 171,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,930.70x = 44,340,248,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,340,248,403.74/171,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,896.05

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