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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,430.30, 278,145.45 and 185,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,430.30, 278,145.45 and 185,430.30 is: 278,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,430.30 : 278,145.45 = 185,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,430.30/278,145.45 = 185,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,430.30x = 278,145.45 × 185,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,430.30x = 51,576,594,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,576,594,237.14/185,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,145.45

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