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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,329.20, 257,910.60 and 172,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,329.20, 257,910.60 and 172,329.20 is: 257,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,329.20 : 257,910.60 = 172,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,329.20/257,910.60 = 172,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,329.20x = 257,910.60 × 172,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,329.20x = 44,445,527,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,527,369.52/172,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,910.60

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