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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,486.24, 248,909.40 and 116,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,486.24, 248,909.40 and 116,757.60 is: 161,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,486.24 : 248,909.40 = 116,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,486.24/248,909.40 = 116,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,486.24x = 248,909.40 × 116,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,486.24x = 29,062,064,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,062,064,161.44/180,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,020.94

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