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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,406.40, 254,231.40 and 181,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,406.40, 254,231.40 and 181,406.40 is: 254,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,406.40 : 254,231.40 = 181,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,406.40/254,231.40 = 181,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,406.40x = 254,231.40 × 181,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,406.40x = 46,119,203,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119,203,040.96/181,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,231.40

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