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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,477.10, 257,042.90 and 183,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,477.10, 257,042.90 and 183,477.10 is: 257,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,477.10 : 257,042.90 = 183,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,477.10/257,042.90 = 183,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,477.10x = 257,042.90 × 183,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,477.10x = 47,161,485,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161,485,867.59/183,477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,042.90

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