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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,870.80, 260,744 and 185,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,870.80, 260,744 and 185,870.80 is: 260,744

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,870.80 : 260,744 = 185,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,870.80/260,744 = 185,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,870.80x = 260,744 × 185,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,870.80x = 48,464,695,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,464,695,875.20/185,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,744

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