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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,114.20, 250,315.75 and 173,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,114.20, 250,315.75 and 173,114.20 is: 250,315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,114.20 : 250,315.75 = 173,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,114.20/250,315.75 = 173,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,114.20x = 250,315.75 × 173,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,114.20x = 43,333,210,808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,333,210,808.65/173,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,315.75

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