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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,412.38, 248,973.15 and 116,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,412.38, 248,973.15 and 116,860.80 is: 161,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,412.38 : 248,973.15 = 116,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,412.38/248,973.15 = 116,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,412.38x = 248,973.15 × 116,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,412.38x = 29,095,200,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095,200,242.65/180,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,270.53

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