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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,700.93, 248,066.97 and 116,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,700.93, 248,066.97 and 116,069.76 is: 160,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,700.93 : 248,066.97 = 116,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,700.93/248,066.97 = 116,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,700.93x = 248,066.97 × 116,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,700.93x = 28,793,073,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,073,671.83/179,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,227.74

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