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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,424.40, 254,256.60 and 181,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,424.40, 254,256.60 and 181,424.40 is: 254,256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,424.40 : 254,256.60 = 181,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,424.40/254,256.60 = 181,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,424.40x = 254,256.60 × 181,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,424.40x = 46,128,351,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,128,351,101.04/181,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,256.60

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