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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,446.40, 264,524.80 and 188,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,446.40, 264,524.80 and 188,446.40 is: 264,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,446.40 : 264,524.80 = 188,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,446.40/264,524.80 = 188,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,446.40x = 264,524.80 × 188,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,446.40x = 49,848,746,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,848,746,270.72/188,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,524.80

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