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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,430.40, 278,145.60 and 185,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,430.40, 278,145.60 and 185,430.40 is: 278,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,430.40 : 278,145.60 = 185,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,430.40/278,145.60 = 185,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,430.40x = 278,145.60 × 185,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,430.40x = 51,576,649,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,576,649,866.24/185,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,145.60

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