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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,123.96, 363,987.18 and 188,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,123.96, 363,987.18 and 188,541.24 is: 259,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,123.96 : 363,987.18 = 188,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,123.96/363,987.18 = 188,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,123.96x = 363,987.18 × 188,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,123.96x = 68,626,594,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,626,594,261.30/264,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,827.22

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