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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,497.24, 263,273.28 and 57,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,497.24, 263,273.28 and 57,140.72 is: 85,720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,497.24 : 263,273.28 = 57,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,497.24/263,273.28 = 57,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,497.24x = 263,273.28 × 57,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,497.24x = 15,043,624,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,624,775.96/175,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,720.01

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