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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,704.92, 237,523.91 and 173,704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,704.92, 237,523.91 and 173,704.92 is: 237,523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,704.92 : 237,523.91 = 173,704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,704.92/237,523.91 = 173,704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,704.92x = 237,523.91 × 173,704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,704.92x = 41,259,072,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259,072,218.90/173,704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,523.91

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