Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,837.20, 243,722 and 173,837.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,837.20, 243,722 and 173,837.20 is: 243,722
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,837.20 : 243,722 = 173,837.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,837.20/243,722 = 173,837.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,837.20x = 243,722 × 173,837.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,837.20x = 42,367,950,058.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,367,950,058.40/173,837.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,722
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