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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,712.80, 257,569.20 and 76,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,712.80, 257,569.20 and 76,942.80 is: 115,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,712.80 : 257,569.20 = 76,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,712.80/257,569.20 = 76,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,712.80x = 257,569.20 × 76,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,712.80x = 19,818,095,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818,095,441.76/171,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,414.20

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