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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,707.08, 248,075.48 and 116,075.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,707.08, 248,075.48 and 116,075.91 is: 160,236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,707.08 : 248,075.48 = 116,075.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,707.08/248,075.48 = 116,075.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,707.08x = 248,075.48 × 116,075.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,707.08x = 28,795,585,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,585,268.93/179,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,236.24

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