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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,997.78, 248,364.48 and 116,298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,997.78, 248,364.48 and 116,298.69 is: 160,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,997.78 : 248,364.48 = 116,298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,997.78/248,364.48 = 116,298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,997.78x = 248,364.48 × 116,298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,997.78x = 28,884,463,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884,463,666.53/179,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,471.22

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