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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,034.60, 255,051.90 and 76,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,034.60, 255,051.90 and 76,722.60 is: 115,083.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,034.60 : 255,051.90 = 76,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,034.60/255,051.90 = 76,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,034.60x = 255,051.90 × 76,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,034.60x = 19,568,244,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568,244,902.94/170,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,083.90

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