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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,429.70, 279,644.55 and 186,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,429.70, 279,644.55 and 186,429.70 is: 279,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,429.70 : 279,644.55 = 186,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,429.70/279,644.55 = 186,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,429.70x = 279,644.55 × 186,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,429.70x = 52,134,049,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134,049,563.14/186,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,644.55

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