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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,844.88, 259,252.53 and 116,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,844.88, 259,252.53 and 116,248.02 is: 160,438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,844.88 : 259,252.53 = 116,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,844.88/259,252.53 = 116,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,844.88x = 259,252.53 × 116,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,844.88x = 30,137,593,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137,593,292.49/187,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,438.73

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