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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,866.56, 259,304.88 and 116,204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,866.56, 259,304.88 and 116,204.96 is: 160,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,866.56 : 259,304.88 = 116,204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,866.56/259,304.88 = 116,204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,866.56x = 259,304.88 × 116,204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,866.56x = 30,132,513,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,132,513,208.20/187,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,393.17

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