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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,986.10, 275,979.15 and 183,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,986.10, 275,979.15 and 183,986.10 is: 275,979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,986.10 : 275,979.15 = 183,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,986.10/275,979.15 = 183,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,986.10x = 275,979.15 × 183,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,986.10x = 50,776,327,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,776,327,489.82/183,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,979.15

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