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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,148.88, 248,544.84 and 116,567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,148.88, 248,544.84 and 116,567.12 is: 160,823.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,148.88 : 248,544.84 = 116,567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,148.88/248,544.84 = 116,567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,148.88x = 248,544.84 × 116,567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,148.88x = 28,972,156,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972,156,189.66/180,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,823.40

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