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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,887.55, 243,967.45 and 173,887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,887.55, 243,967.45 and 173,887.55 is: 243,967.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,887.55 : 243,967.45 = 173,887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,887.55/243,967.45 = 173,887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,887.55x = 243,967.45 × 173,887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,887.55x = 42,422,902,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422,902,160.25/173,887.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,967.45

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