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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,246.72, 248,657.66 and 116,605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,246.72, 248,657.66 and 116,605.02 is: 160,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,246.72 : 248,657.66 = 116,605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,246.72/248,657.66 = 116,605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,246.72x = 248,657.66 × 116,605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,246.72x = 28,994,731,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,994,731,417.45/180,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,861.35

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