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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,740.88, 264,671.88 and 116,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,740.88, 264,671.88 and 116,287.76 is: 160,519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,740.88 : 264,671.88 = 116,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,740.88/264,671.88 = 116,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,740.88x = 264,671.88 × 116,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,740.88x = 30,778,100,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778,100,060.19/191,740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,519.24

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