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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,797.98, 248,214.47 and 131,345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,797.98, 248,214.47 and 131,345.49 is: 181,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,797.98 : 248,214.47 = 131,345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,797.98/248,214.47 = 131,345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,797.98x = 248,214.47 × 131,345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,797.98x = 32,601,851,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,851,187.24/179,797.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,324.90

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