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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,079.80, 264,908.55 and 189,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,079.80, 264,908.55 and 189,079.80 is: 264,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,079.80 : 264,908.55 = 189,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,079.80/264,908.55 = 189,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,079.80x = 264,908.55 × 189,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,079.80x = 50,088,855,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,088,855,652.29/189,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,908.55

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