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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,983.60, 254,975.40 and 76,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,983.60, 254,975.40 and 76,671.60 is: 115,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,983.60 : 254,975.40 = 76,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,983.60/254,975.40 = 76,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,983.60x = 254,975.40 × 76,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,983.60x = 19,549,371,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,549,371,878.64/169,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,007.40

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