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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,499.90, 263,249.85 and 57,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,499.90, 263,249.85 and 57,183.20 is: 85,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,499.90 : 263,249.85 = 57,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,499.90/263,249.85 = 57,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,499.90x = 263,249.85 × 57,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,499.90x = 15,053,468,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053,468,822.52/175,499.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,774.80

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