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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,841.91, 259,248.41 and 116,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,841.91, 259,248.41 and 116,244.99 is: 160,434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,841.91 : 259,248.41 = 116,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,841.91/259,248.41 = 116,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,841.91x = 259,248.41 × 116,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,841.91x = 30,136,328,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136,328,827.97/187,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,434.53

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