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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,311.41, 248,745.95 and 116,669.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,311.41, 248,745.95 and 116,669.71 is: 160,949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,311.41 : 248,745.95 = 116,669.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,311.41/248,745.95 = 116,669.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,311.41x = 248,745.95 × 116,669.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,311.41x = 29,021,116,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,116,606.44/180,311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,949.98

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