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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,231.30, 254,248.70 and 181,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,231.30, 254,248.70 and 181,231.30 is: 254,248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,231.30 : 254,248.70 = 181,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,231.30/254,248.70 = 181,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,231.30x = 254,248.70 × 181,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,231.30x = 46,077,822,424.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077,822,424.31/181,231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,248.70

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