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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,478.41, 263,236.06 and 57,158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,478.41, 263,236.06 and 57,158.98 is: 85,744.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,478.41 : 263,236.06 = 57,158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,478.41/263,236.06 = 57,158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,478.41x = 263,236.06 × 57,158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,478.41x = 15,046,304,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,304,102.18/175,478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,744.47

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