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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,509.44, 263,263.94 and 57,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,509.44, 263,263.94 and 57,180.59 is: 85,770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,509.44 : 263,263.94 = 57,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,509.44/263,263.94 = 57,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,509.44x = 263,263.94 × 57,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,509.44x = 15,053,585,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053,585,812.70/175,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,770.81

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