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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,828.48, 248,256.56 and 131,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,828.48, 248,256.56 and 131,376 is: 181,367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,828.48 : 248,256.56 = 131,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,828.48/248,256.56 = 131,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,828.48x = 248,256.56 × 131,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,828.48x = 32,614,953,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,614,953,826.56/179,828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,367.01

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