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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,015.96, 364,209.02 and 188,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,015.96, 364,209.02 and 188,608.20 is: 260,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,015.96 : 364,209.02 = 188,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,015.96/364,209.02 = 188,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,015.96x = 364,209.02 × 188,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,015.96x = 68,692,807,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,692,807,685.96/264,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,184.30

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