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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,183.48, 268,941.33 and 90,499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,183.48, 268,941.33 and 90,499.19 is: 135,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,183.48 : 268,941.33 = 90,499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,183.48/268,941.33 = 90,499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,183.48x = 268,941.33 × 90,499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,183.48x = 24,338,971,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338,971,177.82/179,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,832.68

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