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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,796.27, 248,212.14 and 131,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,796.27, 248,212.14 and 131,343.80 is: 181,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,796.27 : 248,212.14 = 131,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,796.27/248,212.14 = 131,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,796.27x = 248,212.14 × 131,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,796.27x = 32,601,124,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,124,432.67/179,796.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,322.58

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