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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,867.76, 248,234.40 and 134,467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,867.76, 248,234.40 and 134,467.12 is: 185,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,867.76 : 248,234.40 = 134,467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,867.76/248,234.40 = 134,467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,867.76x = 248,234.40 × 134,467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,867.76x = 33,379,364,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,379,364,852.93/179,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,577.25

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