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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,958.72, 270,102.48 and 91,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,958.72, 270,102.48 and 91,273.44 is: 136,993.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,958.72 : 270,102.48 = 91,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,958.72/270,102.48 = 91,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,958.72x = 270,102.48 × 91,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,958.72x = 24,653,182,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,182,502.13/179,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,993.54

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