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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,498.12, 263,246.98 and 57,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,498.12, 263,246.98 and 57,169.27 is: 85,753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,498.12 : 263,246.98 = 57,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,498.12/263,246.98 = 57,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,498.12x = 263,246.98 × 57,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,498.12x = 15,049,637,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,637,676.30/175,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,753.84

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