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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,042.60, 255,063.90 and 76,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,042.60, 255,063.90 and 76,730.60 is: 115,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,042.60 : 255,063.90 = 76,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,042.60/255,063.90 = 76,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,042.60x = 255,063.90 × 76,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,042.60x = 19,571,206,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571,206,085.34/170,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,095.90

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