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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,165.79, 279,251.77 and 90,047.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,165.79, 279,251.77 and 90,047.14 is: 135,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,165.79 : 279,251.77 = 90,047.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,165.79/279,251.77 = 90,047.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,165.79x = 279,251.77 × 90,047.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,165.79x = 25,145,823,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145,823,664.93/186,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,072.20

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