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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,520.48, 275,280.72 and 183,520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,520.48, 275,280.72 and 183,520.48 is: 275,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,520.48 : 275,280.72 = 183,520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,520.48/275,280.72 = 183,520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,520.48x = 275,280.72 × 183,520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,520.48x = 50,519,647,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,519,647,575.14/183,520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,280.72

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