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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,444.98, 267,707.87 and 60,113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,444.98, 267,707.87 and 60,113.09 is: 90,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,444.98 : 267,707.87 = 60,113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,444.98/267,707.87 = 60,113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,444.98x = 267,707.87 × 60,113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,444.98x = 16,092,745,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092,745,643.91/178,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,183.24

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