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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,543.11, 263,264.40 and 57,224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,543.11, 263,264.40 and 57,224.79 is: 85,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,543.11 : 263,264.40 = 57,224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,543.11/263,264.40 = 57,224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,543.11x = 263,264.40 × 57,224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,543.11x = 15,065,250,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,250,004.48/175,543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,820.80

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