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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,949.57, 270,090.43 and 91,265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,949.57, 270,090.43 and 91,265.37 is: 136,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,949.57 : 270,090.43 = 91,265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,949.57/270,090.43 = 91,265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,949.57x = 270,090.43 × 91,265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,949.57x = 24,649,902,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,902,799.25/179,949.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,982.28

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