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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,442.60, 257,309.70 and 76,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,442.60, 257,309.70 and 76,818.40 is: 115,292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,442.60 : 257,309.70 = 76,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,442.60/257,309.70 = 76,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,442.60x = 257,309.70 × 76,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,442.60x = 19,766,119,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766,119,458.48/171,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,292.93

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