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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,238.70, 271,858.05 and 181,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,238.70, 271,858.05 and 181,238.70 is: 271,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,238.70 : 271,858.05 = 181,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,238.70/271,858.05 = 181,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,238.70x = 271,858.05 × 181,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,238.70x = 49,271,199,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,271,199,566.54/181,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,858.05

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