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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,521.71, 263,309.89 and 57,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,521.71, 263,309.89 and 57,165.52 is: 85,757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,521.71 : 263,309.89 = 57,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,521.71/263,309.89 = 57,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,521.71x = 263,309.89 × 57,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,521.71x = 15,052,245,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,245,466.44/175,521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,757.17

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