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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,677.29, 274,222.40 and 181,677.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,677.29, 274,222.40 and 181,677.29 is: 274,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,677.29 : 274,222.40 = 181,677.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,677.29/274,222.40 = 181,677.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,677.29x = 274,222.40 × 181,677.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,677.29x = 49,819,980,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,819,980,209.80/181,677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,222.40

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