Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,377.56, 267,605.78 and 60,045
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178,377.56, 267,605.78 and 60,045 is: 90,080.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,377.56 : 267,605.78 = 60,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,377.56/267,605.78 = 60,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,377.56x = 267,605.78 × 60,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,377.56x = 16,068,389,060.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,068,389,060.10/178,377.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,080.78
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