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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,246.60, 243,011.80 and 173,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,246.60, 243,011.80 and 173,246.60 is: 243,011.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,246.60 : 243,011.80 = 173,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,246.60/243,011.80 = 173,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,246.60x = 243,011.80 × 173,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,246.60x = 42,100,968,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100,968,109.88/173,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,011.80

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