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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.50, 259,263.03 and 116,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.50, 259,263.03 and 116,255.60 is: 160,449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.50 : 259,263.03 = 116,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.50/259,263.03 = 116,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.50x = 259,263.03 × 116,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.50x = 30,140,777,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,777,814.15/187,852.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,449.17

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