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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,016.70, 243,098.50 and 174,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,016.70, 243,098.50 and 174,016.70 is: 243,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,016.70 : 243,098.50 = 174,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,016.70/243,098.50 = 174,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,016.70x = 243,098.50 × 174,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,016.70x = 42,303,198,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303,198,744.95/174,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,098.50

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