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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,309.28, 248,743.02 and 116,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,309.28, 248,743.02 and 116,667.58 is: 160,947.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,309.28 : 248,743.02 = 116,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,309.28/248,743.02 = 116,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,309.28x = 248,743.02 × 116,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,309.28x = 29,020,246,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,020,246,185.29/180,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,947.05

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