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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,421.40, 263,134.50 and 57,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,421.40, 263,134.50 and 57,093.24 is: 85,640.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,421.40 : 263,134.50 = 57,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,421.40/263,134.50 = 57,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,421.40x = 263,134.50 × 57,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,421.40x = 15,023,201,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,201,160.78/175,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,640.64

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