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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,658.83, 247,883.55 and 131,829.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,658.83, 247,883.55 and 131,829.14 is: 181,890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,658.83 : 247,883.55 = 131,829.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,658.83/247,883.55 = 131,829.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,658.83x = 247,883.55 × 131,829.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,658.83x = 32,678,275,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678,275,216.65/179,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,890.73

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