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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,122.54, 268,702.62 and 89,187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,122.54, 268,702.62 and 89,187.55 is: 133,790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,122.54 : 268,702.62 = 89,187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,122.54/268,702.62 = 89,187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,122.54x = 268,702.62 × 89,187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,122.54x = 23,964,928,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,964,928,356.38/179,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,790.69

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