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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,412.70, 256,252.90 and 183,412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,412.70, 256,252.90 and 183,412.70 is: 256,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,412.70 : 256,252.90 = 183,412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,412.70/256,252.90 = 183,412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,412.70x = 256,252.90 × 183,412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,412.70x = 47,000,036,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000,036,271.83/183,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,252.90

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