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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,234.52, 269,017.86 and 90,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,234.52, 269,017.86 and 90,550.50 is: 135,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,234.52 : 269,017.86 = 90,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,234.52/269,017.86 = 90,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,234.52x = 269,017.86 × 90,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,234.52x = 24,359,701,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359,701,731.93/179,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,909.65

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