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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,248.40, 260,047.60 and 185,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,248.40, 260,047.60 and 185,248.40 is: 260,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,248.40 : 260,047.60 = 185,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,248.40/260,047.60 = 185,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,248.40x = 260,047.60 × 185,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,248.40x = 48,173,401,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,173,401,823.84/185,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,047.60

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