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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,881.72, 248,457.66 and 134,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,881.72, 248,457.66 and 134,761.56 is: 186,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,881.72 : 248,457.66 = 134,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,881.72/248,457.66 = 134,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,881.72x = 248,457.66 × 134,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,881.72x = 33,482,541,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,482,541,855.55/179,881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,136.43

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