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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,322.61, 263,046.42 and 56,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,322.61, 263,046.42 and 56,994.30 is: 85,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,322.61 : 263,046.42 = 56,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,322.61/263,046.42 = 56,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,322.61x = 263,046.42 × 56,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,322.61x = 14,992,146,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992,146,575.41/175,322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,511.77

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