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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,982.80, 268,426 and 191,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,982.80, 268,426 and 191,982.80 is: 268,426

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,982.80 : 268,426 = 191,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,982.80/268,426 = 191,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,982.80x = 268,426 × 191,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,982.80x = 51,533,175,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,533,175,072.80/191,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,426

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