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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,544.06, 263,323.37 and 57,216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,544.06, 263,323.37 and 57,216.42 is: 85,827.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,544.06 : 263,323.37 = 57,216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,544.06/263,323.37 = 57,216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,544.06x = 263,323.37 × 57,216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,544.06x = 15,066,420,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066,420,676.78/175,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,827.01

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