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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,187.15, 268,591.98 and 90,253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,187.15, 268,591.98 and 90,253.74 is: 135,285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,187.15 : 268,591.98 = 90,253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,187.15/268,591.98 = 90,253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,187.15x = 268,591.98 × 90,253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,187.15x = 24,241,430,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241,430,729.01/179,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,285.54

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