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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,308.28, 248,741.64 and 116,666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,308.28, 248,741.64 and 116,666.58 is: 160,945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,308.28 : 248,741.64 = 116,666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,308.28/248,741.64 = 116,666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,308.28x = 248,741.64 × 116,666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,308.28x = 29,019,836,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019,836,442.39/180,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,945.67

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