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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,579.82, 263,411.66 and 57,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,579.82, 263,411.66 and 57,251.28 is: 85,890.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,579.82 : 263,411.66 = 57,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,579.82/263,411.66 = 57,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,579.82x = 263,411.66 × 57,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,579.82x = 15,080,654,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,654,701.92/175,579.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,890.59

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