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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,307.28, 248,740.26 and 116,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,307.28, 248,740.26 and 116,665.58 is: 160,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,307.28 : 248,740.26 = 116,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,307.28/248,740.26 = 116,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,307.28x = 248,740.26 × 116,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,307.28x = 29,019,426,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019,426,702.25/180,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,944.29

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