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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,892.67, 263,813.49 and 57,568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,892.67, 263,813.49 and 57,568.68 is: 86,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,892.67 : 263,813.49 = 57,568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,892.67/263,813.49 = 57,568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,892.67x = 263,813.49 × 57,568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,892.67x = 15,187,394,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187,394,385.49/175,892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,344.67

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