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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,308, 262,962 and 58,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,308, 262,962 and 58,572 is: 87,858

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,308 : 262,962 = 58,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,308/262,962 = 58,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,308x = 262,962 × 58,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,308x = 15,402,210,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,210,264/175,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,858

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