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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,425.40, 263,140.50 and 57,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,425.40, 263,140.50 and 57,097.24 is: 85,646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,425.40 : 263,140.50 = 57,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,425.40/263,140.50 = 57,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,425.40x = 263,140.50 × 57,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,425.40x = 15,024,596,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,596,282.22/175,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,646.64

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