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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,703.26, 248,070.20 and 116,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,703.26, 248,070.20 and 116,072.10 is: 160,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,703.26 : 248,070.20 = 116,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,703.26/248,070.20 = 116,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,703.26x = 248,070.20 × 116,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,703.26x = 28,794,029,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794,029,061.42/179,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,230.98

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