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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,699.43, 248,064.90 and 116,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,699.43, 248,064.90 and 116,068.26 is: 160,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,699.43 : 248,064.90 = 116,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,699.43/248,064.90 = 116,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,699.43x = 248,064.90 × 116,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,699.43x = 28,792,461,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792,461,310.07/179,699.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,225.67

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