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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,471.92, 263,229.75 and 57,111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,471.92, 263,229.75 and 57,111.48 is: 85,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,471.92 : 263,229.75 = 57,111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,471.92/263,229.75 = 57,111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,471.92x = 263,229.75 × 57,111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,471.92x = 15,033,440,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033,440,602.53/175,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,674.34

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