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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,415.60, 254,791.35 and 182,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,415.60, 254,791.35 and 182,415.60 is: 254,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,415.60 : 254,791.35 = 182,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,415.60/254,791.35 = 182,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,415.60x = 254,791.35 × 182,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,415.60x = 46,477,916,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477,916,985.06/182,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,791.35

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