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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,403.28, 263,108.16 and 57,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,403.28, 263,108.16 and 57,074.16 is: 85,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,403.28 : 263,108.16 = 57,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,403.28/263,108.16 = 57,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,403.28x = 263,108.16 × 57,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,403.28x = 15,016,677,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,016,677,221.15/175,403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,612.29

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