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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,244.72, 248,654.91 and 116,603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,244.72, 248,654.91 and 116,603.02 is: 160,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,244.72 : 248,654.91 = 116,603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,244.72/248,654.91 = 116,603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,244.72x = 248,654.91 × 116,603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,244.72x = 28,993,913,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,993,913,443.83/180,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,858.60

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