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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,211.60, 262,562.80 and 187,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,211.60, 262,562.80 and 187,211.60 is: 262,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,211.60 : 262,562.80 = 187,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,211.60/262,562.80 = 187,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,211.60x = 262,562.80 × 187,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,211.60x = 49,154,801,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,801,888.48/187,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,562.80

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