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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,416.93, 267,625.86 and 60,171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,416.93, 267,625.86 and 60,171.33 is: 90,257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,416.93 : 267,625.86 = 60,171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,416.93/267,625.86 = 60,171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,416.93x = 267,625.86 × 60,171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,416.93x = 16,103,403,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,403,938.59/178,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,257.15

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