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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,101.60, 262,495.20 and 187,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,101.60, 262,495.20 and 187,101.60 is: 262,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,101.60 : 262,495.20 = 187,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,101.60/262,495.20 = 187,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,101.60x = 262,495.20 × 187,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,101.60x = 49,113,271,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,271,912.32/187,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,495.20

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