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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,388.76, 263,086.38 and 57,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,388.76, 263,086.38 and 57,059.64 is: 85,590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,388.76 : 263,086.38 = 57,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,388.76/263,086.38 = 57,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,388.76x = 263,086.38 × 57,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,388.76x = 15,011,614,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,614,131.70/175,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,590.51

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