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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,005.80, 256,508.70 and 76,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,005.80, 256,508.70 and 76,235.80 is: 114,353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,005.80 : 256,508.70 = 76,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,005.80/256,508.70 = 76,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,005.80x = 256,508.70 × 76,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,005.80x = 19,555,145,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,145,951.46/171,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,353.70

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