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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,214.40, 271,303.20 and 181,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,214.40, 271,303.20 and 181,214.40 is: 271,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,214.40 : 271,303.20 = 181,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,214.40/271,303.20 = 181,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,214.40x = 271,303.20 × 181,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,214.40x = 49,164,046,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,164,046,606.08/181,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,303.20

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