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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,895.44, 268,377.20 and 60,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,895.44, 268,377.20 and 60,535 is: 90,814.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,895.44 : 268,377.20 = 60,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,895.44/268,377.20 = 60,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,895.44x = 268,377.20 × 60,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,895.44x = 16,246,213,802
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,213,802/178,895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,814.02

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