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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,793.76, 248,008.50 and 116,169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,793.76, 248,008.50 and 116,169.08 is: 160,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,793.76 : 248,008.50 = 116,169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,793.76/248,008.50 = 116,169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,793.76x = 248,008.50 × 116,169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,793.76x = 28,810,919,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,810,919,277.18/179,793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,244.27

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