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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,470.27, 263,223.86 and 57,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,470.27, 263,223.86 and 57,150.84 is: 85,732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,470.27 : 263,223.86 = 57,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,470.27/263,223.86 = 57,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,470.27x = 263,223.86 × 57,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,470.27x = 15,043,464,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,464,707.04/175,470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,732.27

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