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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,496.62, 263,244.73 and 57,167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,496.62, 263,244.73 and 57,167.77 is: 85,751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,496.62 : 263,244.73 = 57,167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,496.62/263,244.73 = 57,167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,496.62x = 263,244.73 × 57,167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,496.62x = 15,049,114,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,114,178.35/175,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,751.59

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