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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,515.55, 257,107.28 and 76,692.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,515.55, 257,107.28 and 76,692.09 is: 114,963.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,515.55 : 257,107.28 = 76,692.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,515.55/257,107.28 = 76,692.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,515.55x = 257,107.28 × 76,692.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,515.55x = 19,718,094,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718,094,273.95/171,515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,963.89

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