Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,463.60, 257,024 and 183,463.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183,463.60, 257,024 and 183,463.60 is: 257,024
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,463.60 : 257,024 = 183,463.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,463.60/257,024 = 183,463.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,463.60x = 257,024 × 183,463.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,463.60x = 47,154,548,326.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,154,548,326.40/183,463.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,024
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