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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,519.80, 272,279.70 and 181,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,519.80, 272,279.70 and 181,519.80 is: 272,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,519.80 : 272,279.70 = 181,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,519.80/272,279.70 = 181,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,519.80x = 272,279.70 × 181,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,519.80x = 49,424,156,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,424,156,688.06/181,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,279.70

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