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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,469.96, 263,223.38 and 57,150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,469.96, 263,223.38 and 57,150.53 is: 85,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,469.96 : 263,223.38 = 57,150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,469.96/263,223.38 = 57,150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,469.96x = 263,223.38 × 57,150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,469.96x = 15,043,354,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,354,359.27/175,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,731.80

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