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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.98, 259,263.66 and 116,256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.98, 259,263.66 and 116,256.06 is: 160,449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.98 : 259,263.66 = 116,256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.98/259,263.66 = 116,256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.98x = 259,263.66 × 116,256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.98x = 30,140,971,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,971,612.78/187,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,449.79

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