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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,740.59, 260,327.41 and 116,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,740.59, 260,327.41 and 116,048.22 is: 160,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,740.59 : 260,327.41 = 116,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,740.59/260,327.41 = 116,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,740.59x = 260,327.41 × 116,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,740.59x = 30,210,532,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,210,532,547.71/188,740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,063.78

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