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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,927.40, 260,998.20 and 185,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,927.40, 260,998.20 and 185,927.40 is: 260,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,927.40 : 260,998.20 = 185,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,927.40/260,998.20 = 185,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,927.40x = 260,998.20 × 185,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,927.40x = 48,526,716,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,526,716,730.68/185,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,998.20

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