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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,024.70, 171,037.05 and 76,699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,024.70, 171,037.05 and 76,699.90 is: 115,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,024.70 : 171,037.05 = 76,699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,024.70/171,037.05 = 76,699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,024.70x = 171,037.05 × 76,699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,024.70x = 13,118,524,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,118,524,631.30/114,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,049.85

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