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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,924.09, 270,050.76 and 91,238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,924.09, 270,050.76 and 91,238.81 is: 136,941.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,924.09 : 270,050.76 = 91,238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,924.09/270,050.76 = 91,238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,924.09x = 270,050.76 × 91,238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,924.09x = 24,639,108,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639,108,631.74/179,924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,941.69

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