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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,530.85, 263,323.59 and 57,174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,530.85, 263,323.59 and 57,174.64 is: 85,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,530.85 : 263,323.59 = 57,174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,530.85/263,323.59 = 57,174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,530.85x = 263,323.59 × 57,174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,530.85x = 15,055,431,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,431,461.76/175,530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,770.86

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