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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,852.91, 268,112.57 and 60,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,852.91, 268,112.57 and 60,441.44 is: 90,605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,852.91 : 268,112.57 = 60,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,852.91/268,112.57 = 60,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,852.91x = 268,112.57 × 60,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,852.91x = 16,205,108,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,108,170.13/178,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,605.79

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