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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,552.12, 263,355.48 and 57,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,552.12, 263,355.48 and 57,195.88 is: 85,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,552.12 : 263,355.48 = 57,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,552.12/263,355.48 = 57,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,552.12x = 263,355.48 × 57,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,552.12x = 15,062,848,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,848,431.42/175,552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,802.71

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