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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,639.59, 263,494.01 and 57,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,639.59, 263,494.01 and 57,279.15 is: 85,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,639.59 : 263,494.01 = 57,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,639.59/263,494.01 = 57,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,639.59x = 263,494.01 × 57,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,639.59x = 15,092,713,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092,713,066.09/175,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,930.02

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