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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,404.60, 278,106.90 and 185,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,404.60, 278,106.90 and 185,404.60 is: 278,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,404.60 : 278,106.90 = 185,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,404.60/278,106.90 = 185,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,404.60x = 278,106.90 × 185,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,404.60x = 51,562,298,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,562,298,551.74/185,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,106.90

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