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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,462.86, 263,229.83 and 57,102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,462.86, 263,229.83 and 57,102.42 is: 85,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,462.86 : 263,229.83 = 57,102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,462.86/263,229.83 = 57,102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,462.86x = 263,229.83 × 57,102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,462.86x = 15,031,060,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031,060,023.68/175,462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,665.19

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