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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,872.72, 248,445.24 and 134,752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,872.72, 248,445.24 and 134,752.56 is: 186,124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,872.72 : 248,445.24 = 134,752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,872.72/248,445.24 = 134,752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,872.72x = 248,445.24 × 134,752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,872.72x = 33,478,632,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,478,632,109.81/179,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,124.01

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