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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,405.10, 184,433.70 and 131,405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,405.10, 184,433.70 and 131,405.10 is: 184,433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,405.10 : 184,433.70 = 131,405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,405.10/184,433.70 = 131,405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,405.10x = 184,433.70 × 131,405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,405.10x = 24,235,528,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,235,528,791.87/131,405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,433.70

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