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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,827.85, 263,714.64 and 57,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,827.85, 263,714.64 and 57,499 is: 86,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,827.85 : 263,714.64 = 57,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,827.85/263,714.64 = 57,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,827.85x = 263,714.64 × 57,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,827.85x = 15,163,328,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163,328,085.36/175,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,239.63

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