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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,799.67, 248,216.82 and 131,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,799.67, 248,216.82 and 131,347.20 is: 181,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,799.67 : 248,216.82 = 131,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,799.67/248,216.82 = 131,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,799.67x = 248,216.82 × 131,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,799.67x = 32,602,584,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,602,584,299.90/179,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,327.28

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