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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,588.84, 263,425.14 and 57,260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,588.84, 263,425.14 and 57,260.32 is: 85,904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,588.84 : 263,425.14 = 57,260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,588.84/263,425.14 = 57,260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,588.84x = 263,425.14 × 57,260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,588.84x = 15,083,807,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083,807,812.44/175,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,904.14

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