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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,977.58, 173,670.99 and 76,414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,977.58, 173,670.99 and 76,414.78 is: 114,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,977.58 : 173,670.99 = 76,414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,977.58/173,670.99 = 76,414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,977.58x = 173,670.99 × 76,414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,977.58x = 13,271,030,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271,030,493.23/115,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,427.55

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