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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,704.55, 237,523.40 and 173,704.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,704.55, 237,523.40 and 173,704.55 is: 237,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,704.55 : 237,523.40 = 173,704.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,704.55/237,523.40 = 173,704.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,704.55x = 237,523.40 × 173,704.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,704.55x = 41,258,893,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258,893,906.72/173,704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,523.40

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