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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,469.27, 263,222.36 and 57,149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,469.27, 263,222.36 and 57,149.84 is: 85,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,469.27 : 263,222.36 = 57,149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,469.27/263,222.36 = 57,149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,469.27x = 263,222.36 × 57,149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,469.27x = 15,043,114,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,114,156.56/175,469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,730.76

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