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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,184.15, 268,587.50 and 90,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,184.15, 268,587.50 and 90,250.74 is: 135,281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,184.15 : 268,587.50 = 90,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,184.15/268,587.50 = 90,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,184.15x = 268,587.50 × 90,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,184.15x = 24,240,220,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240,220,178.50/179,184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,281.05

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