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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,855.10, 264,863.70 and 188,855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,855.10, 264,863.70 and 188,855.10 is: 264,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,855.10 : 264,863.70 = 188,855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,855.10/264,863.70 = 188,855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,855.10x = 264,863.70 × 188,855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,855.10x = 50,020,860,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,020,860,549.87/188,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,863.70

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