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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,111.06, 268,445.14 and 90,389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,111.06, 268,445.14 and 90,389.94 is: 135,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,111.06 : 268,445.14 = 90,389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,111.06/268,445.14 = 90,389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,111.06x = 268,445.14 × 90,389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,111.06x = 24,264,740,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,264,740,097.89/179,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,473.15

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