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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,583, 269,477.22 and 90,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,583, 269,477.22 and 90,843.72 is: 136,317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,583 : 269,477.22 = 90,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,583/269,477.22 = 90,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,583x = 269,477.22 × 90,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,583x = 24,480,313,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480,313,120.06/179,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,317.54

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