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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,339.90, 248,824.35 and 116,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,339.90, 248,824.35 and 116,601 is: 160,880.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,339.90 : 248,824.35 = 116,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,339.90/248,824.35 = 116,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,339.90x = 248,824.35 × 116,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,339.90x = 29,013,168,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013,168,034.35/180,339.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,880.47

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