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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,512.80, 263,269.20 and 57,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,512.80, 263,269.20 and 57,196.10 is: 85,794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,512.80 : 263,269.20 = 57,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,512.80/263,269.20 = 57,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,512.80x = 263,269.20 × 57,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,512.80x = 15,057,971,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,971,490.12/175,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,794.15

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