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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,261.60, 254,575.75 and 182,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,261.60, 254,575.75 and 182,261.60 is: 254,575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,261.60 : 254,575.75 = 182,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,261.60/254,575.75 = 182,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,261.60x = 254,575.75 × 182,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,261.60x = 46,399,383,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,399,383,516.20/182,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,575.75

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