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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,694.80, 257,542.20 and 76,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,694.80, 257,542.20 and 76,924.80 is: 115,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,694.80 : 257,542.20 = 76,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,694.80/257,542.20 = 76,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,694.80x = 257,542.20 × 76,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,694.80x = 19,811,382,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811,382,226.56/171,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,387.20

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