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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,955.52, 248,177.92 and 116,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,955.52, 248,177.92 and 116,226.24 is: 160,288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,955.52 : 248,177.92 = 116,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,955.52/248,177.92 = 116,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,955.52x = 248,177.92 × 116,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,955.52x = 28,844,786,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844,786,492.62/179,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,288.42

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