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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,727.81, 268,130.29 and 60,396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,727.81, 268,130.29 and 60,396.53 is: 90,607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,727.81 : 268,130.29 = 60,396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,727.81/268,130.29 = 60,396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,727.81x = 268,130.29 × 60,396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,727.81x = 16,194,139,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194,139,103.89/178,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,607.83

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