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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,558.18, 257,390.19 and 76,868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,558.18, 257,390.19 and 76,868.10 is: 115,325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,558.18 : 257,390.19 = 76,868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,558.18/257,390.19 = 76,868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,558.18x = 257,390.19 × 76,868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,558.18x = 19,785,094,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785,094,863.94/171,558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,325.86

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