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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,266.60, 245,839.80 and 175,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,266.60, 245,839.80 and 175,266.60 is: 245,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,266.60 : 245,839.80 = 175,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,266.60/245,839.80 = 175,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,266.60x = 245,839.80 × 175,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,266.60x = 43,087,505,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,087,505,890.68/175,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,839.80

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