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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,635.01, 247,819.92 and 131,805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,635.01, 247,819.92 and 131,805.32 is: 181,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,635.01 : 247,819.92 = 131,805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,635.01/247,819.92 = 131,805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,635.01x = 247,819.92 × 131,805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,635.01x = 32,663,983,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663,983,857.97/179,635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,835.29

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