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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,472.88, 263,244.83 and 57,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,472.88, 263,244.83 and 57,112.44 is: 85,680.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,472.88 : 263,244.83 = 57,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,472.88/263,244.83 = 57,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,472.88x = 263,244.83 × 57,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,472.88x = 15,034,554,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,554,273.12/175,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,680.22

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