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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,538.61, 263,257.65 and 57,220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,538.61, 263,257.65 and 57,220.29 is: 85,814.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,538.61 : 263,257.65 = 57,220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,538.61/263,257.65 = 57,220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,538.61x = 263,257.65 × 57,220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,538.61x = 15,063,679,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,679,077.72/175,538.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,814.05

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