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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,847.10, 264,852.50 and 188,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,847.10, 264,852.50 and 188,847.10 is: 264,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,847.10 : 264,852.50 = 188,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,847.10/264,852.50 = 188,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,847.10x = 264,852.50 × 188,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,847.10x = 50,016,626,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016,626,552.75/188,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,852.50

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