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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,774.78, 257,541.44 and 75,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,774.78, 257,541.44 and 75,666.40 is: 113,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,774.78 : 257,541.44 = 75,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,774.78/257,541.44 = 75,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,774.78x = 257,541.44 × 75,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,774.78x = 19,487,233,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487,233,615.62/171,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,446.42

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