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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,477.90, 256,316.10 and 183,477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,477.90, 256,316.10 and 183,477.90 is: 256,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,477.90 : 256,316.10 = 183,477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,477.90/256,316.10 = 183,477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,477.90x = 256,316.10 × 183,477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,477.90x = 47,028,339,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,028,339,764.19/183,477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,316.10

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