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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,340.53, 248,825.21 and 116,601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,340.53, 248,825.21 and 116,601.63 is: 160,881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,340.53 : 248,825.21 = 116,601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,340.53/248,825.21 = 116,601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,340.53x = 248,825.21 × 116,601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,340.53x = 29,013,423,826.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013,423,826.97/180,340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,881.33

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