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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,796.98, 248,213.09 and 131,344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,796.98, 248,213.09 and 131,344.49 is: 181,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,796.98 : 248,213.09 = 131,344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,796.98/248,213.09 = 131,344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,796.98x = 248,213.09 × 131,344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,796.98x = 32,601,419,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,419,819.59/179,796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,323.52

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