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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,709.08, 248,078.24 and 116,077.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,709.08, 248,078.24 and 116,077.91 is: 160,239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,709.08 : 248,078.24 = 116,077.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,709.08/248,078.24 = 116,077.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,709.08x = 248,078.24 × 116,077.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,709.08x = 28,796,401,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796,401,794.90/179,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,239.00

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