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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,826.48, 248,253.80 and 131,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,826.48, 248,253.80 and 131,374 is: 181,364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,826.48 : 248,253.80 = 131,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,826.48/248,253.80 = 131,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,826.48x = 248,253.80 × 131,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,826.48x = 32,614,094,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,614,094,721.20/179,826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,364.25

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