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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,724.76, 268,125.71 and 60,393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,724.76, 268,125.71 and 60,393.48 is: 90,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,724.76 : 268,125.71 = 60,393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,724.76/268,125.71 = 60,393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,724.76x = 268,125.71 × 60,393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,724.76x = 16,193,044,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193,044,704.37/178,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,603.25

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