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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,966.82, 269,983.02 and 90,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,966.82, 269,983.02 and 90,056.52 is: 135,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,966.82 : 269,983.02 = 90,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,966.82/269,983.02 = 90,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,966.82x = 269,983.02 × 90,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,966.82x = 24,313,731,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,313,731,240.29/179,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,101.19

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