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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,453.40, 254,297.20 and 181,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,453.40, 254,297.20 and 181,453.40 is: 254,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,453.40 : 254,297.20 = 181,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,453.40/254,297.20 = 181,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,453.40x = 254,297.20 × 181,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,453.40x = 46,143,091,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,091,550.48/181,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,297.20

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