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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,999.68, 268,331.85 and 60,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,999.68, 268,331.85 and 60,588.12 is: 90,825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,999.68 : 268,331.85 = 60,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,999.68/268,331.85 = 60,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,999.68x = 268,331.85 × 60,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,999.68x = 16,257,722,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257,722,327.62/178,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,825.43

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