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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,479.92, 263,238.32 and 57,160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,479.92, 263,238.32 and 57,160.49 is: 85,746.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,479.92 : 263,238.32 = 57,160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,479.92/263,238.32 = 57,160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,479.92x = 263,238.32 × 57,160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,479.92x = 15,046,829,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,829,755.98/175,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,746.73

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