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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,329.70, 261,494.55 and 174,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,329.70, 261,494.55 and 174,329.70 is: 261,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,329.70 : 261,494.55 = 174,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,329.70/261,494.55 = 174,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,329.70x = 261,494.55 × 174,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,329.70x = 45,586,266,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,586,266,453.14/174,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,494.55

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