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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,339.53, 248,823.83 and 116,600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,339.53, 248,823.83 and 116,600.63 is: 160,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,339.53 : 248,823.83 = 116,600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,339.53/248,823.83 = 116,600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,339.53x = 248,823.83 × 116,600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,339.53x = 29,013,014,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013,014,384.40/180,339.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,879.95

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