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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,791.40, 244,007.80 and 173,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,791.40, 244,007.80 and 173,791.40 is: 244,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,791.40 : 244,007.80 = 173,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,791.40/244,007.80 = 173,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,791.40x = 244,007.80 × 173,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,791.40x = 42,406,457,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406,457,172.92/173,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,007.80

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