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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,844.97, 259,252.64 and 116,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,844.97, 259,252.64 and 116,248.05 is: 160,438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,844.97 : 259,252.64 = 116,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,844.97/259,252.64 = 116,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,844.97x = 259,252.64 × 116,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,844.97x = 30,137,613,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137,613,857.35/187,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,438.76

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