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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,340.03, 248,824.52 and 116,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,340.03, 248,824.52 and 116,601.13 is: 160,880.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,340.03 : 248,824.52 = 116,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,340.03/248,824.52 = 116,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,340.03x = 248,824.52 × 116,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,340.03x = 29,013,219,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013,219,251.09/180,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,880.64

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