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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,213.81, 396,392.17 and 188,408.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,213.81, 396,392.17 and 188,408.09 is: 282,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,213.81 : 396,392.17 = 188,408.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,213.81/396,392.17 = 188,408.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,213.81x = 396,392.17 × 188,408.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,213.81x = 74,683,489,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,683,489,187.67/264,213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,663.08

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