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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,531.92, 263,325.24 and 57,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,531.92, 263,325.24 and 57,175.68 is: 85,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,531.92 : 263,325.24 = 57,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,531.92/263,325.24 = 57,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,531.92x = 263,325.24 × 57,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,531.92x = 15,055,799,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,799,658.16/175,531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,772.43

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