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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,382.34, 263,075.94 and 57,054.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,382.34, 263,075.94 and 57,054.30 is: 85,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,382.34 : 263,075.94 = 57,054.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,382.34/263,075.94 = 57,054.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,382.34x = 263,075.94 × 57,054.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,382.34x = 15,009,613,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,009,613,603.54/175,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,582.24

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