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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,124.96, 363,988.56 and 188,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,124.96, 363,988.56 and 188,542.24 is: 259,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,124.96 : 363,988.56 = 188,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,124.96/363,988.56 = 188,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,124.96x = 363,988.56 × 188,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,124.96x = 68,627,218,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,627,218,436.77/264,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,828.60

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