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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,825.96, 249,656.94 and 116,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,825.96, 249,656.94 and 116,324.04 is: 160,602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,825.96 : 249,656.94 = 116,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,825.96/249,656.94 = 116,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,825.96x = 249,656.94 × 116,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,825.96x = 29,041,103,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,041,103,874.84/180,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,602.51

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