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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,689.17, 248,050.76 and 116,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,689.17, 248,050.76 and 116,058 is: 160,211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,689.17 : 248,050.76 = 116,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,689.17/248,050.76 = 116,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,689.17x = 248,050.76 × 116,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,689.17x = 28,788,275,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788,275,104.08/179,689.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,211.52

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