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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,657.40, 254,582.80 and 181,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,657.40, 254,582.80 and 181,657.40 is: 254,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,657.40 : 254,582.80 = 181,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,657.40/254,582.80 = 181,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,657.40x = 254,582.80 × 181,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,657.40x = 46,246,849,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,246,849,532.72/181,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,582.80

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