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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,688.61, 268,033.50 and 60,360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,688.61, 268,033.50 and 60,360.93 is: 90,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,688.61 : 268,033.50 = 60,360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,688.61/268,033.50 = 60,360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,688.61x = 268,033.50 × 60,360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,688.61x = 16,178,751,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,751,331.16/178,688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,541.59

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