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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,254.20, 271,881.30 and 181,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,254.20, 271,881.30 and 181,254.20 is: 271,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,254.20 : 271,881.30 = 181,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,254.20/271,881.30 = 181,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,254.20x = 271,881.30 × 181,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,254.20x = 49,279,627,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279,627,526.46/181,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,881.30

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