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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,908.22, 248,169.26 and 116,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,908.22, 248,169.26 and 116,246.01 is: 160,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,908.22 : 248,169.26 = 116,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,908.22/248,169.26 = 116,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,908.22x = 248,169.26 × 116,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,908.22x = 28,848,686,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848,686,279.65/179,908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,352.25

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