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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,246.85, 241,955.10 and 173,246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,246.85, 241,955.10 and 173,246.85 is: 241,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,246.85 : 241,955.10 = 173,246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,246.85/241,955.10 = 173,246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,246.85x = 241,955.10 × 173,246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,246.85x = 41,917,958,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917,958,916.44/173,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,955.10

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