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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,569.93, 263,363.40 and 57,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,569.93, 263,363.40 and 57,241.08 is: 85,864.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,569.93 : 263,363.40 = 57,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,569.93/263,363.40 = 57,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,569.93x = 263,363.40 × 57,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,569.93x = 15,075,205,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,205,448.47/175,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,864.39

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