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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,294.82, 253,991.91 and 75,779.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,294.82, 253,991.91 and 75,779.78 is: 113,691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,294.82 : 253,991.91 = 75,779.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,294.82/253,991.91 = 75,779.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,294.82x = 253,991.91 × 75,779.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,294.82x = 19,247,451,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247,451,061.58/169,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,691.91

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