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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,314.69, 257,024.62 and 76,624.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,314.69, 257,024.62 and 76,624.55 is: 114,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,314.69 : 257,024.62 = 76,624.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,314.69/257,024.62 = 76,624.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,314.69x = 257,024.62 × 76,624.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,314.69x = 19,694,394,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694,394,561.30/171,314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,960.34

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