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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,366.54, 267,589.24 and 60,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,366.54, 267,589.24 and 60,034 is: 90,064.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,366.54 : 267,589.24 = 60,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,366.54/267,589.24 = 60,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,366.54x = 267,589.24 × 60,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,366.54x = 16,064,452,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064,452,434.16/178,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,064.27

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