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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,521.58, 263,309.72 and 57,165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,521.58, 263,309.72 and 57,165.39 is: 85,756.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,521.58 : 263,309.72 = 57,165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,521.58/263,309.72 = 57,165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,521.58x = 263,309.72 × 57,165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,521.58x = 15,052,202,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,202,548.76/175,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,756.99

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