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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,701.93, 248,068.35 and 116,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,701.93, 248,068.35 and 116,070.76 is: 160,229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,701.93 : 248,068.35 = 116,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,701.93/248,068.35 = 116,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,701.93x = 248,068.35 × 116,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,701.93x = 28,793,481,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,481,916.45/179,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,229.12

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