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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,844.59, 259,252.11 and 116,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,844.59, 259,252.11 and 116,247.68 is: 160,438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,844.59 : 259,252.11 = 116,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,844.59/259,252.11 = 116,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,844.59x = 259,252.11 × 116,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,844.59x = 30,137,456,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137,456,322.60/187,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,438.24

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