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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,163.06, 259,786.62 and 116,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,163.06, 259,786.62 and 116,619 is: 161,009.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,163.06 : 259,786.62 = 116,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,163.06/259,786.62 = 116,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,163.06x = 259,786.62 × 116,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,163.06x = 30,296,055,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,296,055,837.78/188,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,009.58

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