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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,104.60, 262,499.40 and 187,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,104.60, 262,499.40 and 187,104.60 is: 262,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,104.60 : 262,499.40 = 187,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,104.60/262,499.40 = 187,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,104.60x = 262,499.40 × 187,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,104.60x = 49,114,845,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,114,845,237.24/187,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,499.40

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