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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,460.42, 263,212.50 and 57,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,460.42, 263,212.50 and 57,099.98 is: 85,657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,460.42 : 263,212.50 = 57,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,460.42/263,212.50 = 57,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,460.42x = 263,212.50 × 57,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,460.42x = 15,029,428,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,029,428,485.75/175,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,657.09

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