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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,902.10, 256,237.90 and 182,902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,902.10, 256,237.90 and 182,902.10 is: 256,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,902.10 : 256,237.90 = 182,902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,902.10/256,237.90 = 182,902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,902.10x = 256,237.90 × 182,902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,902.10x = 46,866,450,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866,450,009.59/182,902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,237.90

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