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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,412.03, 248,972.66 and 116,860.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,412.03, 248,972.66 and 116,860.42 is: 161,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,412.03 : 248,972.66 = 116,860.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,412.03/248,972.66 = 116,860.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,412.03x = 248,972.66 × 116,860.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,412.03x = 29,095,049,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095,049,616.12/180,412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,270.01

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