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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,864.56, 259,302.12 and 116,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,864.56, 259,302.12 and 116,202.96 is: 160,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,864.56 : 259,302.12 = 116,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,864.56/259,302.12 = 116,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,864.56x = 259,302.12 × 116,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,864.56x = 30,131,673,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,131,673,878.28/187,864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,390.41

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