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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,914.32, 270,036.12 and 91,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,914.32, 270,036.12 and 91,229.04 is: 136,927.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,914.32 : 270,036.12 = 91,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,914.32/270,036.12 = 91,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,914.32x = 270,036.12 × 91,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,914.32x = 24,635,135,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,135,992.92/179,914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,927.04

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