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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,445.98, 267,709.37 and 60,114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,445.98, 267,709.37 and 60,114.09 is: 90,184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,445.98 : 267,709.37 = 60,114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,445.98/267,709.37 = 60,114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,445.98x = 267,709.37 × 60,114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,445.98x = 16,093,105,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,105,162.02/178,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,184.74

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