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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,698.26, 248,063.31 and 116,067.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,698.26, 248,063.31 and 116,067.09 is: 160,224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,698.26 : 248,063.31 = 116,067.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,698.26/248,063.31 = 116,067.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,698.26x = 248,063.31 × 116,067.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,698.26x = 28,791,986,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,791,986,527.47/179,698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,224.07

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