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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,581.82, 263,414.67 and 57,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,581.82, 263,414.67 and 57,253.27 is: 85,893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,581.82 : 263,414.67 = 57,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,581.82/263,414.67 = 57,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,581.82x = 263,414.67 × 57,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,581.82x = 15,081,351,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,351,223.47/175,581.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,893.58

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