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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,458.20, 257,191.40 and 183,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,458.20, 257,191.40 and 183,458.20 is: 257,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,458.20 : 257,191.40 = 183,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,458.20/257,191.40 = 183,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,458.20x = 257,191.40 × 183,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,458.20x = 47,183,871,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,183,871,299.48/183,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,191.40

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