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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,266.91, 114,401.88 and 53,685.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,266.91, 114,401.88 and 53,685.23 is: 80,528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,266.91 : 114,401.88 = 53,685.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,266.91/114,401.88 = 53,685.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,266.91x = 114,401.88 × 53,685.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,266.91x = 6,141,690,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141,690,668.22/76,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,528.91

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