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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,145.30, 259,329.15 and 173,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,145.30, 259,329.15 and 173,145.30 is: 259,329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,145.30 : 259,329.15 = 173,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,145.30/259,329.15 = 173,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,145.30x = 259,329.15 × 173,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,145.30x = 44,901,623,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901,623,475.50/173,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,329.15

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