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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,886.80, 243,966.40 and 173,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,886.80, 243,966.40 and 173,886.80 is: 243,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,886.80 : 243,966.40 = 173,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,886.80/243,966.40 = 173,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,886.80x = 243,966.40 × 173,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,886.80x = 42,422,536,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422,536,603.52/173,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,966.40

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