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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,444.20, 184,371.80 and 131,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,444.20, 184,371.80 and 131,444.20 is: 184,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,444.20 : 184,371.80 = 131,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,444.20/184,371.80 = 131,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,444.20x = 184,371.80 × 131,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,444.20x = 24,234,603,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,234,603,753.56/131,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,371.80

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