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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,488.89, 263,233.33 and 57,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,488.89, 263,233.33 and 57,160.22 is: 85,740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,488.89 : 263,233.33 = 57,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,488.89/263,233.33 = 57,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,488.89x = 263,233.33 × 57,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,488.89x = 15,046,475,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,475,054.13/175,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,740.33

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