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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,512.90, 263,269.35 and 57,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,512.90, 263,269.35 and 57,196.20 is: 85,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,512.90 : 263,269.35 = 57,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,512.90/263,269.35 = 57,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,512.90x = 263,269.35 × 57,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,512.90x = 15,058,006,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,006,396.47/175,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,794.30

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