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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,845.60, 259,253.48 and 116,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,845.60, 259,253.48 and 116,248.68 is: 160,439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,845.60 : 259,253.48 = 116,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,845.60/259,253.48 = 116,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,845.60x = 259,253.48 × 116,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,845.60x = 30,137,874,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137,874,835.41/187,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,439.61

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