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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,493.40, 273,221.70 and 182,493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,493.40, 273,221.70 and 182,493.40 is: 273,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,493.40 : 273,221.70 = 182,493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,493.40/273,221.70 = 182,493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,493.40x = 273,221.70 × 182,493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,493.40x = 49,861,156,986.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,861,156,986.78/182,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,221.70

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