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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,327.80, 259,991.70 and 173,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,327.80, 259,991.70 and 173,327.80 is: 259,991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,327.80 : 259,991.70 = 173,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,327.80/259,991.70 = 173,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,327.80x = 259,991.70 × 173,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,327.80x = 45,063,789,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,789,379.26/173,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,991.70

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