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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,114.20, 251,737.50 and 182,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,114.20, 251,737.50 and 182,114.20 is: 251,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,114.20 : 251,737.50 = 182,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,114.20/251,737.50 = 182,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,114.20x = 251,737.50 × 182,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,114.20x = 45,844,973,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,844,973,422.50/182,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,737.50

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