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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,311.28, 248,745.78 and 116,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,311.28, 248,745.78 and 116,669.58 is: 160,949.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,311.28 : 248,745.78 = 116,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,311.28/248,745.78 = 116,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,311.28x = 248,745.78 × 116,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,311.28x = 29,021,065,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,065,679.37/180,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,949.81

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