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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,815.70, 243,691.90 and 173,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,815.70, 243,691.90 and 173,815.70 is: 243,691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,815.70 : 243,691.90 = 173,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,815.70/243,691.90 = 173,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,815.70x = 243,691.90 × 173,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,815.70x = 42,357,478,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,357,478,182.83/173,815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,691.90

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