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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,511.61, 263,217.20 and 57,193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,511.61, 263,217.20 and 57,193.29 is: 85,773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,511.61 : 263,217.20 = 57,193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,511.61/263,217.20 = 57,193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,511.61x = 263,217.20 × 57,193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,511.61x = 15,054,257,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054,257,366.62/175,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,773.57

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