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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,840.41, 259,246.34 and 116,243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,840.41, 259,246.34 and 116,243.49 is: 160,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,840.41 : 259,246.34 = 116,243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,840.41/259,246.34 = 116,243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,840.41x = 259,246.34 × 116,243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,840.41x = 30,135,698,750.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,135,698,750.11/187,840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,432.46

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