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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,519.59, 263,306.70 and 57,163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,519.59, 263,306.70 and 57,163.39 is: 85,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,519.59 : 263,306.70 = 57,163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,519.59/263,306.70 = 57,163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,519.59x = 263,306.70 × 57,163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,519.59x = 15,051,503,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,503,581.71/175,519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,753.98

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