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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,179.30, 254,175.90 and 181,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,179.30, 254,175.90 and 181,179.30 is: 254,175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,179.30 : 254,175.90 = 181,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,179.30/254,175.90 = 181,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,179.30x = 254,175.90 × 181,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,179.30x = 46,051,411,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,051,411,638.87/181,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,175.90

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