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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,837.28, 259,242.02 and 116,240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,837.28, 259,242.02 and 116,240.37 is: 160,428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,837.28 : 259,242.02 = 116,240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,837.28/259,242.02 = 116,240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,837.28x = 259,242.02 × 116,240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,837.28x = 30,134,388,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,134,388,324.35/187,837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,428.16

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