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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,863.68, 263,827.92 and 57,541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,863.68, 263,827.92 and 57,541.64 is: 86,323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,863.68 : 263,827.92 = 57,541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,863.68/263,827.92 = 57,541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,863.68x = 263,827.92 × 57,541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,863.68x = 15,181,091,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,091,194.59/175,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,323.06

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