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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,499.20, 265,790.40 and 189,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,499.20, 265,790.40 and 189,499.20 is: 265,790.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,499.20 : 265,790.40 = 189,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,499.20/265,790.40 = 189,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,499.20x = 265,790.40 × 189,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,499.20x = 50,367,068,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,367,068,167.68/189,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,790.40

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