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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,523.60, 263,312.70 and 57,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,523.60, 263,312.70 and 57,167.40 is: 85,759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,523.60 : 263,312.70 = 57,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,523.60/263,312.70 = 57,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,523.60x = 263,312.70 × 57,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,523.60x = 15,052,902,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,902,445.98/175,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,759.99

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