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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,854.80, 260,721.60 and 185,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,854.80, 260,721.60 and 185,854.80 is: 260,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,854.80 : 260,721.60 = 185,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,854.80/260,721.60 = 185,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,854.80x = 260,721.60 × 185,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,854.80x = 48,456,360,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456,360,823.68/185,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,721.60

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