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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,891.28, 248,470.74 and 134,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,891.28, 248,470.74 and 134,771.04 is: 186,149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,891.28 : 248,470.74 = 134,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,891.28/248,470.74 = 134,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,891.28x = 248,470.74 × 134,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,891.28x = 33,486,660,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,486,660,039.37/179,891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,149.43

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