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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,989.04, 268,316.34 and 60,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,989.04, 268,316.34 and 60,577.84 is: 90,810.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,989.04 : 268,316.34 = 60,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,989.04/268,316.34 = 60,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,989.04x = 268,316.34 × 60,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,989.04x = 16,254,024,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,024,313.91/178,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,810.17

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