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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,651.80, 114,977.70 and 53,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,651.80, 114,977.70 and 53,323.80 is: 79,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,651.80 : 114,977.70 = 53,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,651.80/114,977.70 = 53,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,651.80x = 114,977.70 × 53,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,651.80x = 6,131,047,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,131,047,879.26/76,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,985.70

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