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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,412.13, 248,972.81 and 116,860.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,412.13, 248,972.81 and 116,860.55 is: 161,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,412.13 : 248,972.81 = 116,860.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,412.13/248,972.81 = 116,860.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,412.13x = 248,972.81 × 116,860.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,412.13x = 29,095,097,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095,097,682.48/180,412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,270.18

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