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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,843.59, 259,250.73 and 116,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,843.59, 259,250.73 and 116,246.68 is: 160,436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,843.59 : 259,250.73 = 116,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,843.59/259,250.73 = 116,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,843.59x = 259,250.73 × 116,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,843.59x = 30,137,035,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137,035,566.02/187,843.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,436.86

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