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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,968.16, 259,339.37 and 115,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,968.16, 259,339.37 and 115,296.38 is: 159,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,968.16 : 259,339.37 = 115,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,968.16/259,339.37 = 115,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,968.16x = 259,339.37 × 115,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,968.16x = 29,900,890,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,900,890,552.48/187,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,074.23

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