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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,948.46, 260,729.58 and 116,339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,948.46, 260,729.58 and 116,339.82 is: 160,537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,948.46 : 260,729.58 = 116,339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,948.46/260,729.58 = 116,339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,948.46x = 260,729.58 × 116,339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,948.46x = 30,333,232,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333,232,405.88/188,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,537.07

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