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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,478.96, 263,236.89 and 57,159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,478.96, 263,236.89 and 57,159.53 is: 85,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,478.96 : 263,236.89 = 57,159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,478.96/263,236.89 = 57,159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,478.96x = 263,236.89 × 57,159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,478.96x = 15,046,495,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,495,594.88/175,478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,745.30

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