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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,855.30, 260,722.30 and 185,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,855.30, 260,722.30 and 185,855.30 is: 260,722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,855.30 : 260,722.30 = 185,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,855.30/260,722.30 = 185,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,855.30x = 260,722.30 × 185,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,855.30x = 48,456,621,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456,621,283.19/185,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,722.30

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