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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,859.92, 269,955.76 and 91,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,859.92, 269,955.76 and 91,175.60 is: 136,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,859.92 : 269,955.76 = 91,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,859.92/269,955.76 = 91,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,859.92x = 269,955.76 × 91,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,859.92x = 24,613,378,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613,378,391.46/179,859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,847.49

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