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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,650.02, 263,502.57 and 57,294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,650.02, 263,502.57 and 57,294.03 is: 85,950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,650.02 : 263,502.57 = 57,294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,650.02/263,502.57 = 57,294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,650.02x = 263,502.57 × 57,294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,650.02x = 15,097,124,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097,124,150.66/175,650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,950.03

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