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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,534.70, 263,274.71 and 57,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,534.70, 263,274.71 and 57,205.24 is: 85,798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,534.70 : 263,274.71 = 57,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,534.70/263,274.71 = 57,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,534.70x = 263,274.71 × 57,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,534.70x = 15,060,692,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060,692,027.27/175,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,798.95

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