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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,697.69, 227,686.29 and 76,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,697.69, 227,686.29 and 76,870.84 is: 115,377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,697.69 : 227,686.29 = 76,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,697.69/227,686.29 = 76,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,697.69x = 227,686.29 × 76,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,697.69x = 17,502,436,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502,436,368.78/151,697.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,377.08

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