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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,183.77, 268,941.95 and 90,499.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,183.77, 268,941.95 and 90,499.57 is: 135,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,183.77 : 268,941.95 = 90,499.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,183.77/268,941.95 = 90,499.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,183.77x = 268,941.95 × 90,499.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,183.77x = 24,339,130,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,130,829.96/179,183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,833.34

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