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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,998.60, 275,997.90 and 183,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,998.60, 275,997.90 and 183,998.60 is: 275,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,998.60 : 275,997.90 = 183,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,998.60/275,997.90 = 183,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,998.60x = 275,997.90 × 183,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,998.60x = 50,783,227,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,783,227,202.94/183,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,997.90

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