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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,214.80, 184,225.60 and 131,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,214.80, 184,225.60 and 131,214.80 is: 184,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,214.80 : 184,225.60 = 131,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,214.80/184,225.60 = 131,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,214.80x = 184,225.60 × 131,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,214.80x = 24,173,125,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173,125,258.88/131,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,225.60

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