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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,843.68, 259,250.87 and 116,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,843.68, 259,250.87 and 116,246.77 is: 160,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,843.68 : 259,250.87 = 116,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,843.68/259,250.87 = 116,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,843.68x = 259,250.87 × 116,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,843.68x = 30,137,076,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137,076,435.95/187,843.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,437.00

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