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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,570.55, 257,251.94 and 76,783.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,570.55, 257,251.94 and 76,783.09 is: 115,128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,570.55 : 257,251.94 = 76,783.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,570.55/257,251.94 = 76,783.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,570.55x = 257,251.94 × 76,783.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,570.55x = 19,752,597,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,597,575.43/171,570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,128.14

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