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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,921.30, 261,993.15 and 174,921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,921.30, 261,993.15 and 174,921.30 is: 261,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,921.30 : 261,993.15 = 174,921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,921.30/261,993.15 = 174,921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,921.30x = 261,993.15 × 174,921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,921.30x = 45,828,182,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,828,182,389.10/174,921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,993.15

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