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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,421.88, 263,070.72 and 57,071.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,421.88, 263,070.72 and 57,071.16 is: 85,586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,421.88 : 263,070.72 = 57,071.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,421.88/263,070.72 = 57,071.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,421.88x = 263,070.72 × 57,071.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,421.88x = 15,013,751,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013,751,152.44/175,421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,586.54

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