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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,364.54, 267,586.24 and 60,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,364.54, 267,586.24 and 60,032 is: 90,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,364.54 : 267,586.24 = 60,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,364.54/267,586.24 = 60,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,364.54x = 267,586.24 × 60,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,364.54x = 16,063,737,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,737,159.68/178,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,061.27

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