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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,942.66, 268,406.98 and 60,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,942.66, 268,406.98 and 60,614 is: 90,918.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,942.66 : 268,406.98 = 60,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,942.66/268,406.98 = 60,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,942.66x = 268,406.98 × 60,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,942.66x = 16,269,220,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269,220,685.72/178,942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,918.63

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