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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,637.70, 272,456.55 and 181,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,637.70, 272,456.55 and 181,637.70 is: 272,456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,637.70 : 272,456.55 = 181,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,637.70/272,456.55 = 181,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,637.70x = 272,456.55 × 181,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,637.70x = 49,488,381,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488,381,091.94/181,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,456.55

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