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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,653.52, 254,441.40 and 76,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,653.52, 254,441.40 and 76,186 is: 114,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,653.52 : 254,441.40 = 76,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,653.52/254,441.40 = 76,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,653.52x = 254,441.40 × 76,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,653.52x = 19,384,872,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384,872,500.40/169,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,261.54

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