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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,322.96, 268,762.72 and 90,601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,322.96, 268,762.72 and 90,601.68 is: 135,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,322.96 : 268,762.72 = 90,601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,322.96/268,762.72 = 90,601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,322.96x = 268,762.72 × 90,601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,322.96x = 24,350,353,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350,353,953.37/179,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,790.50

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