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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,426.38, 263,077.47 and 57,075.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,426.38, 263,077.47 and 57,075.66 is: 85,593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,426.38 : 263,077.47 = 57,075.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,426.38/263,077.47 = 57,075.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,426.38x = 263,077.47 × 57,075.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,426.38x = 15,015,320,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015,320,231.38/175,426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,593.29

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