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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,969.40, 278,954.10 and 185,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,969.40, 278,954.10 and 185,969.40 is: 278,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,969.40 : 278,954.10 = 185,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,969.40/278,954.10 = 185,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,969.40x = 278,954.10 × 185,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,969.40x = 51,876,926,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,876,926,604.54/185,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,954.10

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