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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,930.10, 270,059.76 and 91,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,930.10, 270,059.76 and 91,244.82 is: 136,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,930.10 : 270,059.76 = 91,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,930.10/270,059.76 = 91,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,930.10x = 270,059.76 × 91,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,930.10x = 24,641,554,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641,554,190.44/179,930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,950.71

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