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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,690.67, 248,052.83 and 116,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,690.67, 248,052.83 and 116,059.50 is: 160,213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,690.67 : 248,052.83 = 116,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,690.67/248,052.83 = 116,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,690.67x = 248,052.83 × 116,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,690.67x = 28,788,887,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788,887,423.39/179,690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,213.59

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