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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,944.95, 269,757 and 91,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,944.95, 269,757 and 91,152.75 is: 136,647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,944.95 : 269,757 = 91,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,944.95/269,757 = 91,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,944.95x = 269,757 × 91,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,944.95x = 24,589,092,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,092,381.75/179,944.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,647.86

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