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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,538.11, 263,256.90 and 57,219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,538.11, 263,256.90 and 57,219.79 is: 85,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,538.11 : 263,256.90 = 57,219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,538.11/263,256.90 = 57,219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,538.11x = 263,256.90 × 57,219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,538.11x = 15,063,504,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,504,534.05/175,538.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,813.30

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