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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,513.72, 267,762.72 and 60,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,513.72, 267,762.72 and 60,184.60 is: 90,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,513.72 : 267,762.72 = 60,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,513.72/267,762.72 = 60,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,513.72x = 267,762.72 × 60,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,513.72x = 16,115,192,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,115,192,198.11/178,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,274.25

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