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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,842.70, 260,180.85 and 173,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,842.70, 260,180.85 and 173,842.70 is: 260,180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,842.70 : 260,180.85 = 173,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,842.70/260,180.85 = 173,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,842.70x = 260,180.85 × 173,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,842.70x = 45,230,541,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,541,452.30/173,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,180.85

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