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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,702.72, 248,069.50 and 116,071.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,702.72, 248,069.50 and 116,071.56 is: 160,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,702.72 : 248,069.50 = 116,071.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,702.72/248,069.50 = 116,071.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,702.72x = 248,069.50 × 116,071.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,702.72x = 28,793,813,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,813,853.42/179,702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,230.26

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