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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,854.30, 260,720.90 and 185,854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,854.30, 260,720.90 and 185,854.30 is: 260,720.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,854.30 : 260,720.90 = 185,854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,854.30/260,720.90 = 185,854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,854.30x = 260,720.90 × 185,854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,854.30x = 48,456,100,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456,100,364.87/185,854.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,720.90

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