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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,412.88, 248,973.84 and 116,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,412.88, 248,973.84 and 116,861.30 is: 161,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,412.88 : 248,973.84 = 116,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,412.88/248,973.84 = 116,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,412.88x = 248,973.84 × 116,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,412.88x = 29,095,405,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095,405,363.52/180,412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,271.22

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