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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,150.10, 277,725.15 and 185,150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,150.10, 277,725.15 and 185,150.10 is: 277,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,150.10 : 277,725.15 = 185,150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,150.10/277,725.15 = 185,150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,150.10x = 277,725.15 × 185,150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,150.10x = 51,420,839,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,420,839,295.02/185,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,725.15

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