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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,305.28, 248,737.50 and 116,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,305.28, 248,737.50 and 116,663.58 is: 160,941.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,305.28 : 248,737.50 = 116,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,305.28/248,737.50 = 116,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,305.28x = 248,737.50 × 116,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,305.28x = 29,018,607,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018,607,230.25/180,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,941.53

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