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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,951.70, 272,927.55 and 181,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,951.70, 272,927.55 and 181,951.70 is: 272,927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,951.70 : 272,927.55 = 181,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,951.70/272,927.55 = 181,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,951.70x = 272,927.55 × 181,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,951.70x = 49,659,631,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659,631,699.34/181,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,927.55

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