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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,429.03, 248,996.16 and 116,877.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,429.03, 248,996.16 and 116,877.42 is: 161,293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,429.03 : 248,996.16 = 116,877.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,429.03/248,996.16 = 116,877.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,429.03x = 248,996.16 × 116,877.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,429.03x = 29,102,028,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102,028,770.71/180,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,293.49

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