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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,245.62, 248,745.50 and 116,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,245.62, 248,745.50 and 116,583.40 is: 160,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,245.62 : 248,745.50 = 116,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,245.62/248,745.50 = 116,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,245.62x = 248,745.50 × 116,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,245.62x = 28,999,596,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999,596,124.70/180,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,889.32

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