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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,381.76, 263,075.88 and 57,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,381.76, 263,075.88 and 57,052.64 is: 85,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,381.76 : 263,075.88 = 57,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,381.76/263,075.88 = 57,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,381.76x = 263,075.88 × 57,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,381.76x = 15,009,173,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,009,173,474.32/175,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,580.01

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