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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,431,027.60, 258,646,541.40 and 172,431,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,431,027.60, 258,646,541.40 and 172,431,027.60 is: 258,646,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,431,027.60 : 258,646,541.40 = 172,431,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,431,027.60/258,646,541.40 = 172,431,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,431,027.60x = 258,646,541.40 × 172,431,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,431,027.60x = 44,598,688,918,787,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598,688,918,787,944/172,431,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,646,541.40

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