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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,110.70, 259,942.30 and 185,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,110.70, 259,942.30 and 185,110.70 is: 259,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,110.70 : 259,942.30 = 185,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,110.70/259,942.30 = 185,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,110.70x = 259,942.30 × 185,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,110.70x = 48,118,101,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,118,101,112.61/185,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,942.30

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