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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,428.60, 257,266.60 and 183,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,428.60, 257,266.60 and 183,428.60 is: 257,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,428.60 : 257,266.60 = 183,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,428.60/257,266.60 = 183,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,428.60x = 257,266.60 × 183,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,428.60x = 47,190,052,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,190,052,264.76/183,428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,266.60

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