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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,807.70, 260,711.55 and 173,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,807.70, 260,711.55 and 173,807.70 is: 260,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,807.70 : 260,711.55 = 173,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,807.70/260,711.55 = 173,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,807.70x = 260,711.55 × 173,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,807.70x = 45,313,674,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,313,674,868.94/173,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,711.55

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