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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,843.47, 259,250.57 and 116,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,843.47, 259,250.57 and 116,246.55 is: 160,436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,843.47 : 259,250.57 = 116,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,843.47/259,250.57 = 116,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,843.47x = 259,250.57 × 116,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,843.47x = 30,136,984,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136,984,348.03/187,843.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,436.69

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