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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,690.17, 248,052.14 and 116,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,690.17, 248,052.14 and 116,059 is: 160,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,690.17 : 248,052.14 = 116,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,690.17/248,052.14 = 116,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,690.17x = 248,052.14 × 116,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,690.17x = 28,788,683,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788,683,316.26/179,690.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,212.90

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