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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,539.73, 275,309.59 and 183,539.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,539.73, 275,309.59 and 183,539.73 is: 275,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,539.73 : 275,309.59 = 183,539.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,539.73/275,309.59 = 183,539.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,539.73x = 275,309.59 × 183,539.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,539.73x = 50,530,246,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530,246,438.46/183,539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,309.59

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