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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,183.02, 268,940.82 and 90,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,183.02, 268,940.82 and 90,498.80 is: 135,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,183.02 : 268,940.82 = 90,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,183.02/268,940.82 = 90,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,183.02x = 268,940.82 × 90,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,183.02x = 24,338,821,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338,821,481.02/179,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,832.19

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