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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,897.44, 268,380.20 and 60,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,897.44, 268,380.20 and 60,537 is: 90,817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,897.44 : 268,380.20 = 60,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,897.44/268,380.20 = 60,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,897.44x = 268,380.20 × 60,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,897.44x = 16,246,932,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,932,167.40/178,897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,817.02

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