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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,966.88, 248,294.16 and 116,385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,966.88, 248,294.16 and 116,385.12 is: 160,572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,966.88 : 248,294.16 = 116,385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,966.88/248,294.16 = 116,385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,966.88x = 248,294.16 × 116,385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,966.88x = 28,897,745,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,897,745,606.90/179,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,572.58

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