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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,841.70, 260,179.35 and 173,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,841.70, 260,179.35 and 173,841.70 is: 260,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,841.70 : 260,179.35 = 173,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,841.70/260,179.35 = 173,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,841.70x = 260,179.35 × 173,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,841.70x = 45,230,020,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,020,508.90/173,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,179.35

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