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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,338.13, 257,068.67 and 76,560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,338.13, 257,068.67 and 76,560.39 is: 114,868.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,338.13 : 257,068.67 = 76,560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,338.13/257,068.67 = 76,560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,338.13x = 257,068.67 × 76,560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,338.13x = 19,681,277,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,277,249.18/171,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,868.05

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