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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,143.63, 268,494 and 90,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,143.63, 268,494 and 90,422.44 is: 135,521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,143.63 : 268,494 = 90,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,143.63/268,494 = 90,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,143.63x = 268,494 × 90,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,143.63x = 24,277,882,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277,882,605.36/179,143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,521.89

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