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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,279.70, 272,927.48 and 182,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,279.70, 272,927.48 and 182,279.70 is: 272,927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,279.70 : 272,927.48 = 182,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,279.70/272,927.48 = 182,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,279.70x = 272,927.48 × 182,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,279.70x = 49,749,138,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749,138,264.76/182,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,927.48

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