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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,163.06, 256,805.42 and 76,384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,163.06, 256,805.42 and 76,384.62 is: 114,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,163.06 : 256,805.42 = 76,384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,163.06/256,805.42 = 76,384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,163.06x = 256,805.42 × 76,384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,163.06x = 19,615,984,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615,984,420.64/171,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,604.08

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