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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,854, 259,265.04 and 116,257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,854, 259,265.04 and 116,257.08 is: 160,451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,854 : 259,265.04 = 116,257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,854/259,265.04 = 116,257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,854x = 259,265.04 × 116,257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,854x = 30,141,396,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,396,496.48/187,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,451.18

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