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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,507.47, 263,304.14 and 57,179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,507.47, 263,304.14 and 57,179.43 is: 85,783.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,507.47 : 263,304.14 = 57,179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,507.47/263,304.14 = 57,179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,507.47x = 263,304.14 × 57,179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,507.47x = 15,055,580,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,580,355.94/175,507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,783.13

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