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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,000.06, 363,939.89 and 188,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,000.06, 363,939.89 and 188,417.34 is: 259,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,000.06 : 363,939.89 = 188,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,000.06/363,939.89 = 188,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,000.06x = 363,939.89 × 188,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,000.06x = 68,572,585,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,572,585,051.61/264,000.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,744.58

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