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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,511.27, 263,306.52 and 55,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,511.27, 263,306.52 and 55,575.50 is: 83,375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,511.27 : 263,306.52 = 55,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,511.27/263,306.52 = 55,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,511.27x = 263,306.52 × 55,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,511.27x = 14,633,391,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633,391,502.26/175,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,375.79

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