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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,498.62, 263,247.72 and 57,169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,498.62, 263,247.72 and 57,169.77 is: 85,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,498.62 : 263,247.72 = 57,169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,498.62/263,247.72 = 57,169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,498.62x = 263,247.72 × 57,169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,498.62x = 15,049,811,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,811,605.42/175,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,754.59

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