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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,854.98, 259,266.42 and 116,258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,854.98, 259,266.42 and 116,258.06 is: 160,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,854.98 : 259,266.42 = 116,258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,854.98/259,266.42 = 116,258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,854.98x = 259,266.42 × 116,258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,854.98x = 30,141,811,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,811,012.35/187,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,452.55

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