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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,587.84, 263,423.68 and 57,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,587.84, 263,423.68 and 57,259.28 is: 85,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,587.84 : 263,423.68 = 57,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,587.84/263,423.68 = 57,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,587.84x = 263,423.68 × 57,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,587.84x = 15,083,450,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083,450,251.75/175,587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,902.59

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