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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,855, 259,266.42 and 116,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,855, 259,266.42 and 116,258.08 is: 160,452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,855 : 259,266.42 = 116,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,855/259,266.42 = 116,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,855x = 259,266.42 × 116,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,855x = 30,141,816,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,816,197.67/187,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,452.56

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