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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,404,793.60, 241,971,372.80 and 172,404,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,404,793.60, 241,971,372.80 and 172,404,793.60 is: 241,971,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,404,793.60 : 241,971,372.80 = 172,404,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,404,793.60/241,971,372.80 = 172,404,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,404,793.60x = 241,971,372.80 × 172,404,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,404,793.60x = 41,717,024,584,692,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,717,024,584,692,656/172,404,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,971,372.80

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