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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,065.76, 364,420.08 and 188,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,065.76, 364,420.08 and 188,794.08 is: 260,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,065.76 : 364,420.08 = 188,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,065.76/364,420.08 = 188,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,065.76x = 364,420.08 × 188,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,065.76x = 68,800,353,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800,353,737.13/264,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,542.50

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