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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,037.80, 253,977.80 and 181,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,037.80, 253,977.80 and 181,037.80 is: 253,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,037.80 : 253,977.80 = 181,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,037.80/253,977.80 = 181,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,037.80x = 253,977.80 × 181,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,037.80x = 45,979,582,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,979,582,160.84/181,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,977.80

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