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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,846.12, 259,254.22 and 116,249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,846.12, 259,254.22 and 116,249.21 is: 160,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,846.12 : 259,254.22 = 116,249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,846.12/259,254.22 = 116,249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,846.12x = 259,254.22 × 116,249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,846.12x = 30,138,097,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,138,097,867.44/187,846.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,440.35

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