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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,421.40, 254,252.40 and 181,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,421.40, 254,252.40 and 181,421.40 is: 254,252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,421.40 : 254,252.40 = 181,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,421.40/254,252.40 = 181,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,421.40x = 254,252.40 × 181,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,421.40x = 46,126,826,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126,826,361.36/181,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,252.40

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