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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,448.52, 263,172.63 and 57,119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,448.52, 263,172.63 and 57,119.67 is: 85,679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,448.52 : 263,172.63 = 57,119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,448.52/263,172.63 = 57,119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,448.52x = 263,172.63 × 57,119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,448.52x = 15,032,333,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,333,778.63/175,448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,679.46

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