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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,480.92, 263,239.82 and 57,161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,480.92, 263,239.82 and 57,161.49 is: 85,748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,480.92 : 263,239.82 = 57,161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,480.92/263,239.82 = 57,161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,480.92x = 263,239.82 × 57,161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,480.92x = 15,047,180,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,180,338.53/175,480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,748.24

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