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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,697.68, 248,062.50 and 116,066.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,697.68, 248,062.50 and 116,066.50 is: 160,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,697.68 : 248,062.50 = 116,066.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,697.68/248,062.50 = 116,066.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,697.68x = 248,062.50 × 116,066.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,697.68x = 28,791,746,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,791,746,156.25/179,697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,223.25

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