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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,377.92, 263,092.26 and 55,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,377.92, 263,092.26 and 55,394.24 is: 83,099.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,377.92 : 263,092.26 = 55,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,377.92/263,092.26 = 55,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,377.92x = 263,092.26 × 55,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,377.92x = 14,573,795,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,795,792.58/175,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,099.38

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