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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,735.44, 259,078.68 and 116,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,735.44, 259,078.68 and 116,114.16 is: 160,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,735.44 : 259,078.68 = 116,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,735.44/259,078.68 = 116,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,735.44x = 259,078.68 × 116,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,735.44x = 30,082,703,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082,703,302.11/187,735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,239.87

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