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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,414.03, 248,975.43 and 116,862.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,414.03, 248,975.43 and 116,862.42 is: 161,272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,414.03 : 248,975.43 = 116,862.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,414.03/248,975.43 = 116,862.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,414.03x = 248,975.43 × 116,862.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,414.03x = 29,095,871,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095,871,270.34/180,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,272.78

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