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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,702.93, 248,069.73 and 116,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,702.93, 248,069.73 and 116,071.76 is: 160,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,702.93 : 248,069.73 = 116,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,702.93/248,069.73 = 116,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,702.93x = 248,069.73 × 116,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,702.93x = 28,793,890,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,890,163.82/179,702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,230.50

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