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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,526.59, 171,706.82 and 76,993.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,526.59, 171,706.82 and 76,993.55 is: 115,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,526.59 : 171,706.82 = 76,993.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,526.59/171,706.82 = 76,993.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,526.59x = 171,706.82 × 76,993.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,526.59x = 13,220,317,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,220,317,631.01/114,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,434.48

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