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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,705.92, 237,525.28 and 173,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,705.92, 237,525.28 and 173,705.92 is: 237,525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,705.92 : 237,525.28 = 173,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,705.92/237,525.28 = 173,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,705.92x = 237,525.28 × 173,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,705.92x = 41,259,547,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259,547,285.66/173,705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,525.28

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