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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,930.30, 262,006.65 and 174,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,930.30, 262,006.65 and 174,930.30 is: 262,006.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,930.30 : 262,006.65 = 174,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,930.30/262,006.65 = 174,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,930.30x = 262,006.65 × 174,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,930.30x = 45,832,901,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,901,886.50/174,930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,006.65

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