Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,800.80, 257,846 and 183,800.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183,800.80, 257,846 and 183,800.80 is: 257,846
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,800.80 : 257,846 = 183,800.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,800.80/257,846 = 183,800.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,800.80x = 257,846 × 183,800.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,800.80x = 47,392,301,076.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,392,301,076.80/183,800.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,846
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