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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,691.17, 248,053.52 and 116,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,691.17, 248,053.52 and 116,060 is: 160,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,691.17 : 248,053.52 = 116,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,691.17/248,053.52 = 116,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,691.17x = 248,053.52 × 116,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,691.17x = 28,789,091,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,789,091,531.20/179,691.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,214.28

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