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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,792.21, 269,853.96 and 91,108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,792.21, 269,853.96 and 91,108.55 is: 136,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,792.21 : 269,853.96 = 91,108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,792.21/269,853.96 = 91,108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,792.21x = 269,853.96 × 91,108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,792.21x = 24,586,001,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586,001,658.09/179,792.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,746.76

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