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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,325.20, 243,005.20 and 173,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,325.20, 243,005.20 and 173,325.20 is: 243,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,325.20 : 243,005.20 = 173,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,325.20/243,005.20 = 173,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,325.20x = 243,005.20 × 173,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,325.20x = 42,118,924,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118,924,891.04/173,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,005.20

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