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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,623.58, 263,439.69 and 57,307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,623.58, 263,439.69 and 57,307.42 is: 85,962.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,623.58 : 263,439.69 = 57,307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,623.58/263,439.69 = 57,307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,623.58x = 263,439.69 × 57,307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,623.58x = 15,097,048,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097,048,959.50/175,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,962.54

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