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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,486.88, 263,265.84 and 57,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,486.88, 263,265.84 and 57,126.44 is: 85,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,486.88 : 263,265.84 = 57,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,486.88/263,265.84 = 57,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,486.88x = 263,265.84 × 57,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,486.88x = 15,039,440,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,440,212.81/175,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,701.22

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