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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,424.76, 263,140.38 and 57,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,424.76, 263,140.38 and 57,095.64 is: 85,644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,424.76 : 263,140.38 = 57,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,424.76/263,140.38 = 57,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,424.76x = 263,140.38 × 57,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,424.76x = 15,024,168,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,168,405.94/175,424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,644.51

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