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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,376.56, 267,604.28 and 60,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,376.56, 267,604.28 and 60,044 is: 90,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,376.56 : 267,604.28 = 60,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,376.56/267,604.28 = 60,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,376.56x = 267,604.28 × 60,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,376.56x = 16,068,031,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068,031,388.32/178,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,079.28

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