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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,015.10, 277,522.65 and 185,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,015.10, 277,522.65 and 185,015.10 is: 277,522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,015.10 : 277,522.65 = 185,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,015.10/277,522.65 = 185,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,015.10x = 277,522.65 × 185,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,015.10x = 51,345,880,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,880,842.02/185,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,522.65

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