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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,534.61, 263,251.65 and 57,216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,534.61, 263,251.65 and 57,216.29 is: 85,808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,534.61 : 263,251.65 = 57,216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,534.61/263,251.65 = 57,216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,534.61x = 263,251.65 × 57,216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,534.61x = 15,062,282,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,282,749.38/175,534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,808.05

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