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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,999.90, 258,190.35 and 183,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,999.90, 258,190.35 and 183,999.90 is: 258,190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,999.90 : 258,190.35 = 183,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,999.90/258,190.35 = 183,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,999.90x = 258,190.35 × 183,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,999.90x = 47,506,998,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506,998,580.97/183,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,190.35

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