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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,846.47, 259,254.71 and 116,249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,846.47, 259,254.71 and 116,249.55 is: 160,440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,846.47 : 259,254.71 = 116,249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,846.47/259,254.71 = 116,249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,846.47x = 259,254.71 × 116,249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,846.47x = 30,138,243,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,138,243,372.88/187,846.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,440.83

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