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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,406.92, 263,137.96 and 57,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,406.92, 263,137.96 and 57,050.58 is: 85,584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,406.92 : 263,137.96 = 57,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,406.92/263,137.96 = 57,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,406.92x = 263,137.96 × 57,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,406.92x = 15,012,172,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,172,952.76/175,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,584.84

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