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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,469.79, 263,204.37 and 57,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,469.79, 263,204.37 and 57,140.94 is: 85,711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,469.79 : 263,204.37 = 57,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,469.79/263,204.37 = 57,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,469.79x = 263,204.37 × 57,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,469.79x = 15,039,745,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,745,113.91/175,469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,711.31

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