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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,925.76, 257,968 and 78,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,925.76, 257,968 and 78,460.16 is: 117,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,925.76 : 257,968 = 78,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,925.76/257,968 = 78,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,925.76x = 257,968 × 78,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,925.76x = 20,240,210,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240,210,554.88/171,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,726.46

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