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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,423.40, 263,137.50 and 57,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,423.40, 263,137.50 and 57,095.24 is: 85,643.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,423.40 : 263,137.50 = 57,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,423.40/263,137.50 = 57,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,423.40x = 263,137.50 × 57,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,423.40x = 15,023,898,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,898,715.50/175,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,643.64

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