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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,916.65, 244,183.15 and 173,916.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,916.65, 244,183.15 and 173,916.65 is: 244,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,916.65 : 244,183.15 = 173,916.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,916.65/244,183.15 = 173,916.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,916.65x = 244,183.15 × 173,916.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,916.65x = 42,467,515,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467,515,434.45/173,916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,183.15

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