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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,829.90, 244,061.70 and 173,829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,829.90, 244,061.70 and 173,829.90 is: 244,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,829.90 : 244,061.70 = 173,829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,829.90/244,061.70 = 173,829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,829.90x = 244,061.70 × 173,829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,829.90x = 42,425,220,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,220,904.83/173,829.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,061.70

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