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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,565.98, 258,844.26 and 115,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,565.98, 258,844.26 and 115,944.16 is: 160,004.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,565.98 : 258,844.26 = 115,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,565.98/258,844.26 = 115,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,565.98x = 258,844.26 × 115,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,565.98x = 30,011,480,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,011,480,296.52/187,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,004.92

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