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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,333.44, 263,061.24 and 55,408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,333.44, 263,061.24 and 55,408.74 is: 83,132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,333.44 : 263,061.24 = 55,408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,333.44/263,061.24 = 55,408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,333.44x = 263,061.24 × 55,408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,333.44x = 14,575,891,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,891,851.24/175,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,132.41

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