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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,703.80, 257,555.70 and 76,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,703.80, 257,555.70 and 76,933.80 is: 115,400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,703.80 : 257,555.70 = 76,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,703.80/257,555.70 = 76,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,703.80x = 257,555.70 × 76,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,703.80x = 19,814,738,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,814,738,712.66/171,703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,400.70

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