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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,524.66, 263,286.77 and 57,195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,524.66, 263,286.77 and 57,195.81 is: 85,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,524.66 : 263,286.77 = 57,195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,524.66/263,286.77 = 57,195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,524.66x = 263,286.77 × 57,195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,524.66x = 15,058,899,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,899,786.45/175,524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,793.64

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