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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,105.06, 268,436.15 and 90,383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,105.06, 268,436.15 and 90,383.94 is: 135,464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,105.06 : 268,436.15 = 90,383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,105.06/268,436.15 = 90,383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,105.06x = 268,436.15 × 90,383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,105.06x = 24,262,316,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262,316,423.51/179,105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,464.16

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