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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,699.42, 248,064.92 and 116,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,699.42, 248,064.92 and 116,068.25 is: 160,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,699.42 : 248,064.92 = 116,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,699.42/248,064.92 = 116,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,699.42x = 248,064.92 × 116,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,699.42x = 28,792,459,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792,459,330.12/179,699.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,225.67

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