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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,046.90, 256,397.55 and 77,619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,046.90, 256,397.55 and 77,619.70 is: 116,351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,046.90 : 256,397.55 = 77,619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,046.90/256,397.55 = 77,619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,046.90x = 256,397.55 × 77,619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,046.90x = 19,901,500,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901,500,911.74/171,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,351.13

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