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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,994.54, 248,359.99 and 116,295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,994.54, 248,359.99 and 116,295.43 is: 160,466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,994.54 : 248,359.99 = 116,295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,994.54/248,359.99 = 116,295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,994.54x = 248,359.99 × 116,295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,994.54x = 28,883,132,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883,132,897.02/179,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,466.71

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