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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,905.10, 256,242.10 and 182,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,905.10, 256,242.10 and 182,905.10 is: 256,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,905.10 : 256,242.10 = 182,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,905.10/256,242.10 = 182,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,905.10x = 256,242.10 × 182,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,905.10x = 46,867,986,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,867,986,924.71/182,905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,242.10

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