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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,907.72, 248,168.57 and 116,245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,907.72, 248,168.57 and 116,245.51 is: 160,351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,907.72 : 248,168.57 = 116,245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,907.72/248,168.57 = 116,245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,907.72x = 248,168.57 × 116,245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,907.72x = 28,848,482,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848,482,269.30/179,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,351.56

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