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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,700.72, 248,066.73 and 116,069.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,700.72, 248,066.73 and 116,069.55 is: 160,227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,700.72 : 248,066.73 = 116,069.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,700.72/248,066.73 = 116,069.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,700.72x = 248,066.73 × 116,069.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,700.72x = 28,792,993,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792,993,721.07/179,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,227.48

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