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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,115.70, 268,846.35 and 90,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,115.70, 268,846.35 and 90,469.30 is: 135,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,115.70 : 268,846.35 = 90,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,115.70/268,846.35 = 90,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,115.70x = 268,846.35 × 90,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,115.70x = 24,322,341,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,341,092.06/179,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,791.23

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