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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,436.62, 249,006.51 and 116,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,436.62, 249,006.51 and 116,884.92 is: 161,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,436.62 : 249,006.51 = 116,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,436.62/249,006.51 = 116,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,436.62x = 249,006.51 × 116,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,436.62x = 29,105,106,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,105,106,000.83/180,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,303.76

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