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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,459.70, 257,193.50 and 183,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,459.70, 257,193.50 and 183,459.70 is: 257,193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,459.70 : 257,193.50 = 183,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,459.70/257,193.50 = 183,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,459.70x = 257,193.50 × 183,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,459.70x = 47,184,642,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184,642,351.95/183,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,193.50

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