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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,147.88, 248,543.46 and 116,566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,147.88, 248,543.46 and 116,566.12 is: 160,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,147.88 : 248,543.46 = 116,566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,147.88/248,543.46 = 116,566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,147.88x = 248,543.46 × 116,566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,147.88x = 28,971,746,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,971,746,783.58/180,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,822.02

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