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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,656.83, 247,880.79 and 131,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,656.83, 247,880.79 and 131,827.14 is: 181,887.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,656.83 : 247,880.79 = 131,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,656.83/247,880.79 = 131,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,656.83x = 247,880.79 × 131,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,656.83x = 32,677,415,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677,415,606.64/179,656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,887.97

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