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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,832.41, 259,235.30 and 116,235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,832.41, 259,235.30 and 116,235.49 is: 160,421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,832.41 : 259,235.30 = 116,235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,832.41/259,235.30 = 116,235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,832.41x = 259,235.30 × 116,235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,832.41x = 30,132,342,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,132,342,120.80/187,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,421.42

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