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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,545.43, 263,325.44 and 57,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,545.43, 263,325.44 and 57,217.80 is: 85,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,545.43 : 263,325.44 = 57,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,545.43/263,325.44 = 57,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,545.43x = 263,325.44 × 57,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,545.43x = 15,066,902,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066,902,360.83/175,545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,829.08

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