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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,384.16, 257,128.74 and 76,694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,384.16, 257,128.74 and 76,694.02 is: 115,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,384.16 : 257,128.74 = 76,694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,384.16/257,128.74 = 76,694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,384.16x = 257,128.74 × 76,694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,384.16x = 19,720,236,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720,236,728.13/171,384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,064.52

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