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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,847.97, 259,256.76 and 116,251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,847.97, 259,256.76 and 116,251.05 is: 160,442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,847.97 : 259,256.76 = 116,251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,847.97/259,256.76 = 116,251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,847.97x = 259,256.76 × 116,251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,847.97x = 30,138,870,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,138,870,569.60/187,847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,442.89

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