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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,849.97, 259,259.52 and 116,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,849.97, 259,259.52 and 116,253.06 is: 160,445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,849.97 : 259,259.52 = 116,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,849.97/259,259.52 = 116,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,849.97x = 259,259.52 × 116,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,849.97x = 30,139,712,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139,712,534.13/187,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,445.66

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