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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,514.62, 263,221.70 and 57,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,514.62, 263,221.70 and 57,196.30 is: 85,778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514.62 : 263,221.70 = 57,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514.62/263,221.70 = 57,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514.62x = 263,221.70 × 57,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514.62x = 15,055,307,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,307,319.71/175,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,778.08

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