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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,537.61, 263,256.15 and 57,219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,537.61, 263,256.15 and 57,219.29 is: 85,812.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,537.61 : 263,256.15 = 57,219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,537.61/263,256.15 = 57,219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,537.61x = 263,256.15 × 57,219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,537.61x = 15,063,329,991.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,329,991.13/175,537.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,812.55

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