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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,957.40, 248,440.20 and 176,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,957.40, 248,440.20 and 176,957.40 is: 248,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,957.40 : 248,440.20 = 176,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,957.40/248,440.20 = 176,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,957.40x = 248,440.20 × 176,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,957.40x = 43,963,331,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,963,331,847.48/176,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,440.20

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