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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,238.72, 248,646.76 and 116,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,238.72, 248,646.76 and 116,597.04 is: 160,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,238.72 : 248,646.76 = 116,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,238.72/248,646.76 = 116,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,238.72x = 248,646.76 × 116,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,238.72x = 28,991,476,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991,476,221.59/180,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,850.43

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