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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,339.15, 248,823.32 and 116,600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,339.15, 248,823.32 and 116,600.25 is: 160,879.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,339.15 : 248,823.32 = 116,600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,339.15/248,823.32 = 116,600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,339.15x = 248,823.32 × 116,600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,339.15x = 29,012,860,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012,860,734.83/180,339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,879.44

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