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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,005.70, 243,083.10 and 174,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,005.70, 243,083.10 and 174,005.70 is: 243,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,005.70 : 243,083.10 = 174,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,005.70/243,083.10 = 174,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,005.70x = 243,083.10 × 174,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,005.70x = 42,297,844,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,297,844,973.67/174,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,083.10

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