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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,729.55, 176,590.42 and 51,169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,729.55, 176,590.42 and 51,169.77 is: 76,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,729.55 : 176,590.42 = 51,169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,729.55/176,590.42 = 51,169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,729.55x = 176,590.42 × 51,169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,729.55x = 9,036,091,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,091,175.60/117,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,752.96

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