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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,211.02, 268,982.64 and 90,526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,211.02, 268,982.64 and 90,526.82 is: 135,874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,211.02 : 268,982.64 = 90,526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,211.02/268,982.64 = 90,526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,211.02x = 268,982.64 × 90,526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,211.02x = 24,350,141,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350,141,689.49/179,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,874.14

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