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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,309.78, 248,743.71 and 116,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,309.78, 248,743.71 and 116,668.08 is: 160,947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,309.78 : 248,743.71 = 116,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,309.78/248,743.71 = 116,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,309.78x = 248,743.71 × 116,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,309.78x = 29,020,451,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,020,451,057.78/180,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,947.74

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