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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,882.55, 243,960.45 and 173,882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,882.55, 243,960.45 and 173,882.55 is: 243,960.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,882.55 : 243,960.45 = 173,882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,882.55/243,960.45 = 173,882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,882.55x = 243,960.45 × 173,882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,882.55x = 42,420,465,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,465,145.15/173,882.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,960.45

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