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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,461.20, 265,737.20 and 189,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,461.20, 265,737.20 and 189,461.20 is: 265,737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,461.20 : 265,737.20 = 189,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,461.20/265,737.20 = 189,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,461.20x = 265,737.20 × 189,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,461.20x = 50,346,888,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,346,888,796.64/189,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,737.20

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