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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,465.17, 263,219.63 and 57,104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,465.17, 263,219.63 and 57,104.73 is: 85,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,465.17 : 263,219.63 = 57,104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,465.17/263,219.63 = 57,104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,465.17x = 263,219.63 × 57,104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,465.17x = 15,031,085,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031,085,616.33/175,465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,664.21

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