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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,846.70, 260,186.85 and 173,846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,846.70, 260,186.85 and 173,846.70 is: 260,186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,846.70 : 260,186.85 = 173,846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,846.70/260,186.85 = 173,846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,846.70x = 260,186.85 × 173,846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,846.70x = 45,232,625,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232,625,255.90/173,846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,186.85

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