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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,096.58, 254,987.10 and 75,276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,096.58, 254,987.10 and 75,276.36 is: 112,844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,096.58 : 254,987.10 = 75,276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,096.58/254,987.10 = 75,276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,096.58x = 254,987.10 × 75,276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,096.58x = 19,194,500,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194,500,734.96/170,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,844.72

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