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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,846.62, 259,254.91 and 116,249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,846.62, 259,254.91 and 116,249.71 is: 160,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,846.62 : 259,254.91 = 116,249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,846.62/259,254.91 = 116,249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,846.62x = 259,254.91 × 116,249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,846.62x = 30,138,308,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,138,308,103.58/187,846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,441.05

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