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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,797.37, 248,213.64 and 131,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,797.37, 248,213.64 and 131,344.90 is: 181,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,797.37 : 248,213.64 = 131,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,797.37/248,213.64 = 131,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,797.37x = 248,213.64 × 131,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,797.37x = 32,601,595,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,595,724.44/179,797.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,324.10

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