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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,529.90, 254,404.30 and 181,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,529.90, 254,404.30 and 181,529.90 is: 254,404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,529.90 : 254,404.30 = 181,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,529.90/254,404.30 = 181,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,529.90x = 254,404.30 × 181,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,529.90x = 46,181,987,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,181,987,138.57/181,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,404.30

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