Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,369.66, 267,551.43 and 60,040.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178,369.66, 267,551.43 and 60,040.99 is: 90,060.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,369.66 : 267,551.43 = 60,040.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,369.66/267,551.43 = 60,040.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,369.66x = 267,551.43 × 60,040.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,369.66x = 16,064,052,733.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,064,052,733.12/178,369.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,060.45
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