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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,743.99, 257,394.24 and 76,904.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,743.99, 257,394.24 and 76,904.73 is: 115,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,743.99 : 257,394.24 = 76,904.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,743.99/257,394.24 = 76,904.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,743.99x = 257,394.24 × 76,904.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,743.99x = 19,794,834,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,794,834,530.76/171,743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,257.80

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