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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,968, 260,756.91 and 116,359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,968, 260,756.91 and 116,359.25 is: 160,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,968 : 260,756.91 = 116,359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,968/260,756.91 = 116,359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,968x = 260,756.91 × 116,359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,968x = 30,341,478,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,341,478,479.92/188,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,564.11

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