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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,796.37, 248,212.26 and 131,343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,796.37, 248,212.26 and 131,343.90 is: 181,322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,796.37 : 248,212.26 = 131,343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,796.37/248,212.26 = 131,343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,796.37x = 248,212.26 × 131,343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,796.37x = 32,601,166,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,166,256.21/179,796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,322.72

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