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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,844.47, 259,251.95 and 116,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,844.47, 259,251.95 and 116,247.55 is: 160,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,844.47 : 259,251.95 = 116,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,844.47/259,251.95 = 116,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,844.47x = 259,251.95 × 116,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,844.47x = 30,137,404,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137,404,020.22/187,844.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,438.07

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