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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,598.73, 263,371.36 and 57,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,598.73, 263,371.36 and 57,269.88 is: 85,896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,598.73 : 263,371.36 = 57,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,598.73/263,371.36 = 57,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,598.73x = 263,371.36 × 57,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,598.73x = 15,083,246,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083,246,182.64/175,598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,896.10

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