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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,844.38, 259,251.84 and 116,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,844.38, 259,251.84 and 116,247.52 is: 160,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,844.38 : 259,251.84 = 116,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,844.38/259,251.84 = 116,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,844.38x = 259,251.84 × 116,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,844.38x = 30,137,383,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137,383,455.44/187,844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,438.04

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