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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,561.40, 275,342.10 and 183,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,561.40, 275,342.10 and 183,561.40 is: 275,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,561.40 : 275,342.10 = 183,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,561.40/275,342.10 = 183,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,561.40x = 275,342.10 × 183,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,561.40x = 50,542,181,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,542,181,354.94/183,561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,342.10

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