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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,946.36, 268,252.68 and 60,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,946.36, 268,252.68 and 60,535.30 is: 90,746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,946.36 : 268,252.68 = 60,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,946.36/268,252.68 = 60,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,946.36x = 268,252.68 × 60,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,946.36x = 16,238,756,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,756,459.60/178,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,746.50

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