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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,010.24, 259,453.44 and 116,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,010.24, 259,453.44 and 116,376 is: 160,598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,010.24 : 259,453.44 = 116,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,010.24/259,453.44 = 116,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,010.24x = 259,453.44 × 116,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,010.24x = 30,194,153,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194,153,533.44/188,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,598.45

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