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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,608.40, 254,514.20 and 181,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,608.40, 254,514.20 and 181,608.40 is: 254,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,608.40 : 254,514.20 = 181,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,608.40/254,514.20 = 181,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,608.40x = 254,514.20 × 181,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,608.40x = 46,221,916,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221,916,639.28/181,608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,514.20

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