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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,004.90, 256,507.35 and 77,692.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,004.90, 256,507.35 and 77,692.90 is: 116,539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,004.90 : 256,507.35 = 77,692.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,004.90/256,507.35 = 77,692.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,004.90x = 256,507.35 × 77,692.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,004.90x = 19,928,799,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,928,799,892.82/171,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,539.35

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