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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,445.90, 264,524.10 and 188,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,445.90, 264,524.10 and 188,445.90 is: 264,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,445.90 : 264,524.10 = 188,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,445.90/264,524.10 = 188,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,445.90x = 264,524.10 × 188,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,445.90x = 49,848,482,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,848,482,096.19/188,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,524.10

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