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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,967.88, 248,295.54 and 116,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,967.88, 248,295.54 and 116,386.12 is: 160,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,967.88 : 248,295.54 = 116,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,967.88/248,295.54 = 116,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,967.88x = 248,295.54 × 116,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,967.88x = 28,898,154,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898,154,513.90/179,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,573.96

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