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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,843.10, 264,846.90 and 188,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,843.10, 264,846.90 and 188,843.10 is: 264,846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,843.10 : 264,846.90 = 188,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,843.10/264,846.90 = 188,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,843.10x = 264,846.90 × 188,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,843.10x = 50,014,509,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,014,509,621.39/188,843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,846.90

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