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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,714.66, 237,537.23 and 173,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,714.66, 237,537.23 and 173,714.66 is: 237,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,714.66 : 237,537.23 = 173,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,714.66/237,537.23 = 173,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,714.66x = 237,537.23 × 173,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,714.66x = 41,263,697,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263,697,981.30/173,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,537.23

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