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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,035.20, 264,999.20 and 189,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,035.20, 264,999.20 and 189,035.20 is: 264,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,035.20 : 264,999.20 = 189,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,035.20/264,999.20 = 189,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,035.20x = 264,999.20 × 189,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,035.20x = 50,094,176,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,094,176,771.84/189,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,999.20

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