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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,521.09, 263,308.95 and 57,164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,521.09, 263,308.95 and 57,164.89 is: 85,756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,521.09 : 263,308.95 = 57,164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,521.09/263,308.95 = 57,164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,521.09x = 263,308.95 × 57,164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,521.09x = 15,052,027,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,027,162.77/175,521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,756.23

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