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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,547.06, 263,327.88 and 57,219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,547.06, 263,327.88 and 57,219.42 is: 85,831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,547.06 : 263,327.88 = 57,219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,547.06/263,327.88 = 57,219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,547.06x = 263,327.88 × 57,219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,547.06x = 15,067,468,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,067,468,563.43/175,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,831.51

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