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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,695.68, 268,014.34 and 60,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,695.68, 268,014.34 and 60,364.40 is: 90,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,695.68 : 268,014.34 = 60,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,695.68/268,014.34 = 60,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,695.68x = 268,014.34 × 60,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,695.68x = 16,178,524,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,524,825.50/178,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,536.74

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