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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,693.68, 248,056.98 and 116,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,693.68, 248,056.98 and 116,062.50 is: 160,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,693.68 : 248,056.98 = 116,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,693.68/248,056.98 = 116,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,693.68x = 248,056.98 × 116,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,693.68x = 28,790,113,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790,113,241.25/179,693.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,217.73

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