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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,454.24, 260,301.07 and 172,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,454.24, 260,301.07 and 172,454.24 is: 260,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,454.24 : 260,301.07 = 172,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,454.24/260,301.07 = 172,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,454.24x = 260,301.07 × 172,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,454.24x = 44,890,023,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890,023,198.04/172,454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,301.07

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