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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,408.92, 263,140.96 and 57,052.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,408.92, 263,140.96 and 57,052.58 is: 85,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,408.92 : 263,140.96 = 57,052.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,408.92/263,140.96 = 57,052.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,408.92x = 263,140.96 × 57,052.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,408.92x = 15,012,870,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,870,671.68/175,408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,587.84

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