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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,256.60, 254,568.75 and 182,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,256.60, 254,568.75 and 182,256.60 is: 254,568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,256.60 : 254,568.75 = 182,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,256.60/254,568.75 = 182,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,256.60x = 254,568.75 × 182,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,256.60x = 46,396,834,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,396,834,841.25/182,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,568.75

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