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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,381.26, 263,075.13 and 57,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,381.26, 263,075.13 and 57,052.14 is: 85,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,381.26 : 263,075.13 = 57,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,381.26/263,075.13 = 57,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,381.26x = 263,075.13 × 57,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,381.26x = 15,008,999,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008,999,147.28/175,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,579.26

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