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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,465.60, 244,804.80 and 174,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,465.60, 244,804.80 and 174,465.60 is: 244,804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,465.60 : 244,804.80 = 174,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,465.60/244,804.80 = 174,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,465.60x = 244,804.80 × 174,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,465.60x = 42,710,016,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,710,016,314.88/174,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,804.80

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