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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,536.12, 263,253.90 and 57,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,536.12, 263,253.90 and 57,217.80 is: 85,810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,536.12 : 263,253.90 = 57,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,536.12/263,253.90 = 57,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,536.12x = 263,253.90 × 57,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,536.12x = 15,062,808,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,808,999.42/175,536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,810.31

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