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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,224.52, 269,002.89 and 90,540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,224.52, 269,002.89 and 90,540.32 is: 135,894.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,224.52 : 269,002.89 = 90,540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,224.52/269,002.89 = 90,540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,224.52x = 269,002.89 × 90,540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,224.52x = 24,355,606,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355,606,396.51/179,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,894.39

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