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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,841.41, 259,247.70 and 116,244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,841.41, 259,247.70 and 116,244.49 is: 160,433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,841.41 : 259,247.70 = 116,244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,841.41/259,247.70 = 116,244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,841.41x = 259,247.70 × 116,244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,841.41x = 30,136,116,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136,116,670.17/187,841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,433.83

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