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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,421.70, 256,265.50 and 183,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,421.70, 256,265.50 and 183,421.70 is: 256,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,421.70 : 256,265.50 = 183,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,421.70/256,265.50 = 183,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,421.70x = 256,265.50 × 183,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,421.70x = 47,004,653,661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,004,653,661.35/183,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,265.50

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