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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,869.70, 260,221.35 and 173,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,869.70, 260,221.35 and 173,869.70 is: 260,221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,869.70 : 260,221.35 = 173,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,869.70/260,221.35 = 173,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,869.70x = 260,221.35 × 173,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,869.70x = 45,244,608,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,244,608,058.10/173,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,221.35

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