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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,204.80, 364,594.56 and 188,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,204.80, 364,594.56 and 188,879.36 is: 260,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,204.80 : 364,594.56 = 188,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,204.80/364,594.56 = 188,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,204.80x = 364,594.56 × 188,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,204.80x = 68,864,387,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,864,387,152.28/264,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,647.75

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