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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,710.08, 248,079.62 and 116,078.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,710.08, 248,079.62 and 116,078.91 is: 160,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,710.08 : 248,079.62 = 116,078.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,710.08/248,079.62 = 116,078.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,710.08x = 248,079.62 × 116,078.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,710.08x = 28,796,811,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796,811,882.81/179,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,240.38

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