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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,014.60, 277,521.90 and 185,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,014.60, 277,521.90 and 185,014.60 is: 277,521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,014.60 : 277,521.90 = 185,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,014.60/277,521.90 = 185,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,014.60x = 277,521.90 × 185,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,014.60x = 51,345,603,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,603,319.74/185,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,521.90

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