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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,688.92, 248,050.41 and 116,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,688.92, 248,050.41 and 116,057.75 is: 160,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,688.92 : 248,050.41 = 116,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,688.92/248,050.41 = 116,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,688.92x = 248,050.41 × 116,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,688.92x = 28,788,172,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788,172,761.32/179,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,211.17

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