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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,432.90, 254,268.50 and 181,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,432.90, 254,268.50 and 181,432.90 is: 254,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,432.90 : 254,268.50 = 181,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,432.90/254,268.50 = 181,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,432.90x = 254,268.50 × 181,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,432.90x = 46,132,671,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132,671,333.65/181,432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,268.50

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