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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,928.59, 270,057.51 and 91,243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,928.59, 270,057.51 and 91,243.31 is: 136,948.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,928.59 : 270,057.51 = 91,243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,928.59/270,057.51 = 91,243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,928.59x = 270,057.51 × 91,243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,928.59x = 24,640,939,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640,939,752.47/179,928.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,948.44

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