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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,477.88, 263,252.32 and 57,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,477.88, 263,252.32 and 57,117.44 is: 85,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,477.88 : 263,252.32 = 57,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,477.88/263,252.32 = 57,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,477.88x = 263,252.32 × 57,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,477.88x = 15,036,298,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,298,592.46/175,477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,687.72

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