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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,869.90, 260,804.85 and 173,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,869.90, 260,804.85 and 173,869.90 is: 260,804.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,869.90 : 260,804.85 = 173,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,869.90/260,804.85 = 173,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,869.90x = 260,804.85 × 173,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,869.90x = 45,346,113,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,346,113,189.02/173,869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,804.85

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