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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,231.40, 182,586.40 and 130,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,231.40, 182,586.40 and 130,231.40 is: 182,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,231.40 : 182,586.40 = 130,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,231.40/182,586.40 = 130,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,231.40x = 182,586.40 × 130,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,231.40x = 23,778,482,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,778,482,492.96/130,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,586.40

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