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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,213.30, 396,391.49 and 188,407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,213.30, 396,391.49 and 188,407.63 is: 282,662.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,213.30 : 396,391.49 = 188,407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,213.30/396,391.49 = 188,407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,213.30x = 396,391.49 × 188,407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,213.30x = 74,683,181,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,683,181,443.05/264,213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,662.46

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