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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,247.20, 271,870.80 and 181,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,247.20, 271,870.80 and 181,247.20 is: 271,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,247.20 : 271,870.80 = 181,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,247.20/271,870.80 = 181,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,247.20x = 271,870.80 × 181,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,247.20x = 49,275,821,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275,821,261.76/181,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,870.80

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