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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,377.94, 267,607.85 and 60,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,377.94, 267,607.85 and 60,046.14 is: 90,082.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,377.94 : 267,607.85 = 60,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,377.94/267,607.85 = 60,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,377.94x = 267,607.85 × 60,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,377.94x = 16,068,818,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068,818,426.20/178,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,082.99

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