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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,392.16, 257,140.74 and 76,702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,392.16, 257,140.74 and 76,702.04 is: 115,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,392.16 : 257,140.74 = 76,702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,392.16/257,140.74 = 76,702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,392.16x = 257,140.74 × 76,702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,392.16x = 19,723,219,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,723,219,325.11/171,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,076.55

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