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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,514.08, 263,220.90 and 57,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,514.08, 263,220.90 and 57,195.76 is: 85,777.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514.08 : 263,220.90 = 57,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514.08/263,220.90 = 57,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514.08x = 263,220.90 × 57,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514.08x = 15,055,119,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,119,423.38/175,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,777.27

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