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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,318.42, 248,755.62 and 116,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,318.42, 248,755.62 and 116,676.72 is: 160,959.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,318.42 : 248,755.62 = 116,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,318.42/248,755.62 = 116,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,318.42x = 248,755.62 × 116,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,318.42x = 29,023,989,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,989,823.17/180,318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,959.65

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