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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,805.20, 269,707.80 and 91,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,805.20, 269,707.80 and 91,331.60 is: 136,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,805.20 : 269,707.80 = 91,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,805.20/269,707.80 = 91,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,805.20x = 269,707.80 × 91,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,805.20x = 24,632,844,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,632,844,906.48/179,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,997.40

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