Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,087.52, 248,524.32 and 116,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,087.52, 248,524.32 and 116,536 is: 160,821.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,087.52 : 248,524.32 = 116,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,087.52/248,524.32 = 116,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,087.52x = 248,524.32 × 116,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,087.52x = 28,962,030,155.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,962,030,155.52/180,087.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,821.97
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