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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,676.02, 249,449.91 and 116,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,676.02, 249,449.91 and 116,174.22 is: 160,395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,676.02 : 249,449.91 = 116,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,676.02/249,449.91 = 116,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,676.02x = 249,449.91 × 116,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,676.02x = 28,979,648,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979,648,723.32/180,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,395.66

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