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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,450.40, 264,530.40 and 188,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,450.40, 264,530.40 and 188,450.40 is: 264,530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,450.40 : 264,530.40 = 188,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,450.40/264,530.40 = 188,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,450.40x = 264,530.40 × 188,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,450.40x = 49,850,859,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,859,692.16/188,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,530.40

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