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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,581.82, 263,414.66 and 57,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,581.82, 263,414.66 and 57,253.28 is: 85,893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,581.82 : 263,414.66 = 57,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,581.82/263,414.66 = 57,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,581.82x = 263,414.66 × 57,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,581.82x = 15,081,353,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,353,285.08/175,581.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,893.59

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