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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,557.93, 263,376.42 and 55,622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,557.93, 263,376.42 and 55,622.13 is: 83,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,557.93 : 263,376.42 = 55,622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,557.93/263,376.42 = 55,622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,557.93x = 263,376.42 × 55,622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,557.93x = 14,649,557,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649,557,472.17/175,557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,445.72

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