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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,672.60, 254,549 and 181,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,672.60, 254,549 and 181,672.60 is: 254,549

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,672.60 : 254,549 = 181,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,672.60/254,549 = 181,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,672.60x = 254,549 × 181,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,672.60x = 46,244,578,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,578,657.40/181,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,549

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