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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,329.99, 248,810.63 and 116,591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,329.99, 248,810.63 and 116,591.09 is: 160,866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,329.99 : 248,810.63 = 116,591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,329.99/248,810.63 = 116,591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,329.99x = 248,810.63 × 116,591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,329.99x = 29,009,100,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,009,100,728.28/180,329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,866.76

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