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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,147, 395,773.26 and 188,885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,147, 395,773.26 and 188,885.04 is: 283,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,147 : 395,773.26 = 188,885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,147/395,773.26 = 188,885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,147x = 395,773.26 × 188,885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,147x = 74,755,648,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,755,648,046.03/264,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,007.75

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