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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,531.16, 179,602.74 and 90,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,531.16, 179,602.74 and 90,225 is: 135,568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,531.16 : 179,602.74 = 90,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,531.16/179,602.74 = 90,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,531.16x = 179,602.74 × 90,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,531.16x = 16,204,657,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,657,216.50/119,531.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,568.48

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