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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,347.30, 243,211.10 and 173,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,347.30, 243,211.10 and 173,347.30 is: 243,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,347.30 : 243,211.10 = 173,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,347.30/243,211.10 = 173,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,347.30x = 243,211.10 × 173,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,347.30x = 42,159,987,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159,987,515.03/173,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,211.10

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