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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,326.80, 259,990.20 and 173,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,326.80, 259,990.20 and 173,326.80 is: 259,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,326.80 : 259,990.20 = 173,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,326.80/259,990.20 = 173,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,326.80x = 259,990.20 × 173,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,326.80x = 45,063,269,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,269,397.36/173,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,990.20

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