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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,706.08, 248,074.09 and 116,074.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,706.08, 248,074.09 and 116,074.91 is: 160,234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,706.08 : 248,074.09 = 116,074.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,706.08/248,074.09 = 116,074.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,706.08x = 248,074.09 × 116,074.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,706.08x = 28,795,177,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,177,670.08/179,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,234.85

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